The Genius Guide to Why You’re Feeling Stuck (and How to Fix It)

Ever feel like no matter what you do, you’re not moving forward?

You’re not alone. Feeling stuck is frustrating, but here’s the truth:

👉 You’re not actually stuck. You’re just waiting for certainty that will never come.

Most people think they need clarity before they take action. But in reality, clarity comes from action.

Today, we’re breaking down why you feel stuck and, more importantly, how to move forward.

Why You Feel Stuck

1️⃣ You’re waiting for the perfect plan.

Perfectionism is just fear in disguise. You don’t need a flawless plan. You just need to start.

2️⃣ You’re overthinking instead of executing.

The more you analyze, the harder it becomes to act. Overthinking creates resistance and makes even simple decisions feel impossible.

3️⃣ You’ve tied your next step to external validation.

If you’re waiting for permission, approval, or the right moment, you’ll be waiting forever. The right time to start is now.

4️⃣ You’re mistaking uncertainty for failure.

Not knowing the outcome doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’re learning. Every breakthrough starts with a leap into the unknown.

Genius Guide to Getting Unstuck

🧠 Clarity comes from action, not the other way around.

• The fastest way to figure out what works is to do something, literally anything*.*

• Example: The best business ideas don’t start as perfect concepts. They start as experiments.

🧠 Small wins create momentum.

• Action fuels motivation, not the other way around. Start small and build from there.

• Example: Instead of waiting for inspiration to write a book, start by writing one page today. If that feels too daunting? Try tweeting. Posting on Linkedin. Journaling to yourself. Creating a habit, will bring momentum.

🧠 You don’t need to know the whole path. Just the next step.

• Progress isn’t about having the entire roadmap. It’s about moving forward, step by step.

• Example: Instead of trying to plan your entire career, focus on what excites you next.

🧠 Confidence comes from doing, not thinking.

• You don’t become confident before you take action. You become confident because you take action.

• Example: No one feels ready to start a new job, launch a project, or step outside their comfort zone. You grow into it by doing the thing.

Genius Takeaways

• You’re not stuck. You’re just waiting for certainty that doesn’t exist.

• Thinking won’t get you unstuck. Action will.

• The smallest step forward is always better than standing still.

• The longer you wait, the harder it gets. Start before you feel ready.

Want to go deeper?

Reply to this email and tell me: What’s your biggest struggle with getting unstuck? I’ll personally reply <3 or better yet shoot me a DM or tweet at me! I’d love to hear your story.

And on a personal note…

I just want to take a second to say thank you.

Every week, I get messages from people who say these emails are helping them take action, shift their mindset, or push through a roadblock they’ve been stuck on. That means everything to me.

This started as an experiment. Now, because of you, it’s becoming something bigger. Every time you read, reply, or share, you’re making this a real community, not just a newsletter.

So if you’ve ever forwarded one of these emails to a friend, replied with your thoughts, or even just read quietly and reflected on something… I appreciate you.

If you have feedback, ideas, or just want to say hi, my team and I read every reply. We'd love to hear from you.

Until next time,
Alex Friedman

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