One of the ways angst plays out and gets in the way of life is that it tricks us into thinking we will be safe and avoid all risk of looking foolish if we just get it all organized...whatever “it” is that you want to do. Ego/angst says, “If we just get what we want to say all in order, chronologically tell all the pieces of our story, fully explain and substantiate ourself - then it will be justified. Then we’ll be safe from questioning and from doubts. Then we can’t go wrong.” This is a mind trick seeking a false sense of security. It’s an avoidance tactic that supports an big-ass life stall.
Of course we want to do some research before jumping off into something new. We want to feel ready, organized, and prepared. But notice if you get stuck in that “getting ready to commence to begin” phase. That is angst tricking you, and the only way out of it is through it. So plan, prepare, and then jump! Be real. Be vulnerable. Be open to what comes next. Be willing to be a beginner...that’s how we learn.
No more thinking.