Hesitation vs. Bold Moves: How to Park Fear at the Curb - Solo Episode
Fri Oct 03 2025
Why do we freeze when it’s time to take that bold step? Whether it’s launching a business, speaking up in a meeting, or saying yes to an opportunity, hesitation sneaks in and stops us in our tracks.
In this solo episode of The Maverick Makers Podcast, host Michelle Daides unpacks the hidden reasons we hesitate—fear of failure, fear of judgment, perfectionism, and the lure of the comfort zone—and the steep cost we pay when we let hesitation win.
But here’s the good news: you don’t have to wait until fear disappears to make a move. Michelle shares powerful mindset shifts and practical strategies to help you:
Name your fear so it loses power
Reframe failure as feedback
Break bold moves into small, doable steps
Borrow courage from your community
Anchor into your “why” so you can act with purpose
If you’ve been sitting on an idea, dream, or opportunity, this episode will give you the tools and confidence to stop hesitating and start moving.
Because Mavericks don’t wait for perfect timing—they take imperfect action, again and again.
🎧 Tune in and learn how to park fear at the curb and step boldly into your next Maverick Move.
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Why do we freeze when it’s time to take that bold step? Whether it’s launching a business, speaking up in a meeting, or saying yes to an opportunity, hesitation sneaks in and stops us in our tracks. In this solo episode of The Maverick Makers Podcast, host Michelle Daides unpacks the hidden reasons we hesitate—fear of failure, fear of judgment, perfectionism, and the lure of the comfort zone—and the steep cost we pay when we let hesitation win. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to wait until fear disappears to make a move. Michelle shares powerful mindset shifts and practical strategies to help you: Name your fear so it loses power Reframe failure as feedback Break bold moves into small, doable steps Borrow courage from your community Anchor into your “why” so you can act with purpose If you’ve been sitting on an idea, dream, or opportunity, this episode will give you the tools and confidence to stop hesitating and start moving. Because Mavericks don’t wait for perfect timing—they take imperfect action, again and again. 🎧 Tune in and learn how to park fear at the curb and step boldly into your next Maverick Move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices