Overcoming Indecision: Steps to Achieve Your Dreams
Written on
Chapter 1: The Impact of Indecision
Indecision can hold you back from achieving your goals. If you're like many, your mind is often filled with countless ideas and unfulfilled aspirations. You might find yourself waiting for the perfect moment to act, but such a moment rarely comes.
Before I committed to writing 30 articles on Medium this year, I found myself oscillating between rekindling my writing passion and launching a YouTube channel to showcase my art. The reality is that time is finite, and as I juggle various ideas, I often feel drained and unable to begin any projects.
When indecision takes over, it can feel like you're stuck in place. My primary hurdle has been a tendency to overthink and procrastinate, constantly waiting for the elusive day when motivation strikes. Unfortunately, this can lead to losing interest and reverting to square one, pondering new projects. At times, I start an initiative but abandon it midway when the going gets tough.
I've come to understand that there will never be a perfect moment to pursue what I desire, and it's acceptable to feel uncertain—as long as I continue to progress. Even if a project doesn’t meet your expectations, you can always take notes for future endeavors. Remember, you have many more creative pursuits waiting to be explored.
It's normal to abandon projects that don't resonate, but you can minimize this by planning ahead. A roadmap can guide you even if you stray from your original path.
> “As powerful as is our soul’s call to realization, so potent are the forces of Resistance arrayed against it.”
— Steven Pressfield, The War of Art
In his book, The War of Art, Steven Pressfield highlights how the force of Resistance can obstruct our goals, leading us to justify inaction. This self-sabotage only undermines our confidence and dreams, causing us to doubt our potential since we haven't seen our aspirations materialize.
Indecisiveness can manifest as procrastination or perfectionism. You may hold yourself to unrealistic standards, scrutinizing every detail to ensure everything is flawless. While aiming high is commendable, don’t let it paralyze you; otherwise, you'll never complete anything.
Section 1.1: The Importance of Action
What I’m learning—albeit with difficulty—is that without effort, results are unattainable. You might have a multitude of brilliant ideas, but if they remain unexecuted, they will forever stay just that—ideas. Remember, every concept has been explored before, so there’s no need to be overly protective of yours.
It’s also common to discard a project during the planning phase once you realize it isn't as promising as you initially thought. Life is best enjoyed when you aren’t overly fixated on a single outcome; simply start and see your project through to completion.
To break free from indecisiveness, avoid prolonged deliberation. Make decisions quickly and move forward, as there will be plenty more choices to navigate along your journey.
This video, "Stuck in Indecision," explores the challenges of making choices and how to navigate the feeling of being stuck.
Section 1.2: Embracing the Journey
The second video, "Indecision is the Cause of all Emotional Suffering," delves into how indecision can lead to emotional turmoil and strategies to overcome it.
If you enjoyed this article, feel free to follow me for more insights on personal growth and creativity.