# Start Today: Decide First and Feel Ready Later | Ep 411

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Podcast: [Public Speaking, Confidence, Storytelling, Selling, Personal Brand, Career Advancement: Be In Demand](https://stenobird.com/podcast/public-speaking-confidence-storytelling-selling-personal-brand-career-advancement-be-in-demand-1051687)
Published: 2026-04-16T09:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 778

## Resource

You don’t need more time or another certification. Change starts the moment you decide. Stop waiting until you feel ready or for the “perfect” moment to come around. The opportunity to transform your life is right now. Hesitation means you’re letting it slip by. Maybe there’s a dream you keep on the back burner, or a goal you can’t stop thinking about. It’s time to let go of excuses and step into action, no matter how small the first step may be. Here’s what you’ll learn: How to recognize the difference between real obstacles and “protection patterns,” so you can finally move forward. Why making the decision to start, even before you feel ready, will naturally build your confidence and motivation. Simple exercises like journaling will rewire your nervous system, and taking action becomes easier and more you. The power of changing your identity first, so your actions automatically match your new goals. Forget “someday”......be the person who starts today. >>> Book a Speaker Success Call Today at https://speakandstandout.com/speaker-success Links & Resources: Ready for support to grow your personal brand and communicate with confidence schedule a call to explore options to work together. Listen to the Public Speaking Monetization podcast on Apple or Spotify Experts Edge newsletter delivered right to you inbox: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletter LinkedIN : https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabito Instagram: @laurieann.murabito Visit my website for more advice and tips

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