You would think starting something new is exciting... and it is. But nobody talked enough about the messy middle. The messy middle where your vision collides with reality. Or your simple product suddenly reveals a thousand hidden layers, each one demanding more from you than you plan to give. I know because I'm in it right now. I set out to create a website- something to reflect my work, my purpose, my voice. But somewhere along the way, I had to strip it all back to the foundation and rebuild it from scratch. It's been frustrating, time-consuming, and at times tempting to quit. But here's the truth: the obstacles aren't there to stop you. They are there to shape into the kind of person who you can carry your dream all the way. So today, I'm going to walk you through a real list of setbacks my face was starting something new and why they don't have to stop you. And let me tell you, it hasn't been easy but it sure is worth it. I want to take you into that process, sets back by setback, so you see exactly wha

Here are the stages of the messy middle. I explained them in greater detail in the podcast episode:

• In between
• Waiting in uncertainty
• Growth and transformation
• Embrace the pause

I go into detail these points in the podcast episode itself so give it a listen.

from there I go into a long list of setbacks you will encounter. Here's a partial list, again listen to the full episode for the entire list. You don't want to miss this one:

1. Underestimating the workload
2. Unexpected technical hurdles
3. Overwhelm from too many choices
4. Losing momentum
5. Budget overruns
6. Creative blocks
7. Negative feedback
8. Perfection paralysis
9. Skill gaps
10. Time crunches

...and a whole lot more, many more.

So, every point that's covered today will be part of your story.

Some will challenge you. Others will champion you.

But all of them- when understood- can and will shake you.

Your dream isn't just possible. It's waiting on the version of you who is ready to get started.

Until next time- keep tearing, keep developing, and most of all keep dreaming.

This episode was sponsored by book Closing the 18-inch gap and is available in this link.

I want to help you make your dreams come true and see you reach your goals and desires. if you want to take your my offer than reach out to me via email at edwin@edwinsoler.com to schedule our Next Level Dream Chat. I can't wait to help you get started with your dreams.

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