{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"415. Stop Waiting: Why \u201cNot Ready Yet\u201d Is Holding You Back","description":" \ud83d\udcdd Stop Waiting: Why \u201cNot Ready Yet\u201d Is Holding You Back What if the biggest thing holding you back\u2026 isn\u2019t lack of ability\u2014but your habit of waiting? In this episode of the Rob Skinner Podcast, Rob tackles one of the most common\u2014and dangerous\u2014mindsets that keeps people stuck: \ud83d\udc49 Waiting for the \u201cright time.\u201d Whether it\u2019s starting something new, stepping out in faith, or pursuing what God has put on your heart, many people delay action while trying to feel \u201cready.\u201d But as Scripture reminds us:  \u201cIf you wait for perfect conditions, you will never get anything done.\u201d (Ecclesiastes 11:4)  Through powerful examples\u2014from a young woman who started before she was ready and eventually won a Grammy, to the apostle Paul who began preaching immediately after his conversion\u2014this episode challenges you to stop preparing to start\u2026 and just start. If you\u2019ve been feeling stuck, delayed, or unsure of your next step, this message will push you to move forward in faith.  \ud83d\udd11 In This Episode, You\u2019ll Learn:  Why waiting feels productive\u2014but actually keeps you stuck The danger of constantly \u201cgetting ready\u201d instead of taking action What Ecclesiastes teaches about perfect conditions How fear and overthinking delay your calling Why God works through movement\u2014not hesitation The power of taking one imperfect step forward   \ud83d\udcd6 Key Scripture Ecclesiastes 11:4 \u201cIf you wait for perfect conditions, you will never get anything done.\u201d Acts 9:20 \u201cAt once he began to preach\u2026\u201d  \ud83d\udca5 Key Takeaway You\u2019re not stuck because you can\u2019t\u2026 \ud83d\udc49 You\u2019re stuck because you haven\u2019t started. God doesn\u2019t meet you in your planning\u2014 He meets you in your action.  \ud83d\ude4c Challenge Ask yourself:  What have I been putting off?  Where am I waiting instead of acting?  What is one step I can take today?  Then take one concrete step\u2014right now.  \ud83d\udd25 Practical Application   Stop preparing endlessly\u2014start imperfectly  Take one step instead of building a perfect plan  Trust God to guide you after you move  Replace \u201csomeday\u201d with \u201ctoday\u201d   \ud83d\udd17 Next Steps \ud83d\udce9 Sign up for Rob\u2019s weekly newsletter: https:\/\/RobSkinner.com \ud83d\udcd8 Get The 10X Christian: Available on Amazon or RobSkinner.com  \ud83d\ude4f Support the Podcast If this episode challenged you:   Share it with someone who\u2019s been stuck  Leave a review  Subscribe for more faith-building content  ","author_name":"The Rob Skinner Podcast:  Helping You Make This Life Count","author_url":"https:\/\/robskinner.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41041695\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/201263515"}