A moment this week when I almost didn’t trust my own judgment
Earlier this week, I had a clear instinct about a decision I needed to make. And almost immediately, I started negotiating with myself.
I opened a doc I didn’t need. I re-read notes I already understood. I considered getting “one more perspective.”
It all looked like diligence. It felt responsible. But if I’m honest, it was hesitation wearing a cuter outfit.
What finally snapped me to awareness was realizing that I wasn’t confused – I was uncomfortable with the weight of deciding without a guarantee.
It played right into this theme of the year of leading with fire. How often are we framing self-doubt as thoughtfulness? Outsourcing our confidence. Trading inner authority for the temporary relief of deferring.
In this case, leading with fire for me showed up as a small, steady willingness to say: I trust the judgment I’ve earned.
Reflect:
Where might you already know what to do, but are waiting for permission to trust it?
Lead the way,
