In this episode, I open the door to the emotional rollercoaster of coming close to something you’ve wanted for years, and the surprising mix of excitement, doubt, resistance, and raw courage that shows up right alongside it.

From writing 80,000 words of the “wrong” book to the turning points, the wobbles, the whispers, and the exact moment I realised why my manuscript sat unfinished for so long…

I share the inner journey that unfolds when a long-held dream suddenly becomes inevitable.

I unpack how the fear of success quietly sneaks in, why we suddenly start procrastinating at the finish line, and what it really means to take your own medicine when every insecurity decides to show up.

I get honest about my editing ‘meltdown’ in a car dealership, the emotional “oh my goodness” moment of seeing my publishing page for the first time and why getting close to something that matters deeply can feel both exhilarating and terrifying at the same time.

This is a conversation for anyone who has ever stood on the edge of their next chapter and thought, “Who am I to do this?”

If you’re getting close to launching something, creating something, or sharing something that truly matters to you… this episode will feel like a deep exhale and a hand on your back reminding you to keep going.

Key takeaways:

o Why the closer you get to a dream, the louder the doubts become.

o What makes us consider abandoning something we’ve wanted for years.

o How to recognise when the fear of success quietly slips in.

o Why the “wrong” version of your dream may lead you to the right one.

o The surprising shift when you move from your head to your heart.

o How to tell if you’re procrastinating… or protecting yourself from being seen in a new way.

o The lesson in asking about the alternative to keep pursuing an important milestone.

COURAGEOUS SHIFT

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Where to find me:

Website: Kim Payne

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