Do It Scared – Why Courage Matters More Than Confidence

If you’re waiting to feel “ready,” you’ll be waiting forever. Discover why courage — not confidence — is the key to success, and how taking messy, imperfect action now will get you further than waiting for perfect conditions.

Stop waiting to feel “ready.” In this raw and empowering episode of High Heels, Higher Standards, Heidi Hushak interviews Ashley Werner on what it really looks like to chase your dreams while scared out of your mind. The reality is that the best time to start was 20 years ago, the next best time to start is right now - even if it scares you. From sweaty palms to 19 failed drafts before hitting “publish,” Ashley shares unfiltered stories of taking messy, imperfect action — and why that’s the only way to build real confidence.

You’ll learn why anything worth doing is worth doing poorly, how fear can actually be a growth signal, and the mindset shift that turns perfectionism into progress. If you’ve been holding back — waiting for the perfect time, the perfect plan, or the perfect version of yourself — this conversation is your wake-up call to do it imperfectly, to do it scared, and just do it.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• The myth of confidence — and why courage comes first
• Real “do it scared” moments and the lessons behind them
• How “I’ll do it when I’m ready” keeps you stuck
• Practical tips to start now, even if your voice shakes
• The empowering truth about imperfect action

Whether you’re launching a business, starting a passion project, stepping into leadership, or making a bold career change, this episode will give you the permission slip to take action now — not someday.

Keywords: mindset, motivation, personal growth, imperfect action, entrepreneurship, fear of failure, overcoming fear, confidence building, women in business, empowerment, leadership, career advice, productivity, self-development, courage over confidence, perfectionism recovery

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