Why You Can't Afford to Hesitate

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Maybe you’re sitting on an idea right now — a story, a post, a project — and you’re hesitating. You’re wondering: Is it good enough? Will anyone care? Should I wait until it’s perfect?

I get it. But here’s the truth: The longer you hesitate, the longer you delay the breakthrough that could change your life.

Let me show you why storytelling — and the courage to share it — is one of the most critical skills you can build, no matter what you're working on.

One Post Can Change Everything

Oliver Latta wasn’t trying to impress Hollywood. He was just sharing his art, which some considered weird, haunting, and brilliant 3D animations on Instagram.

One of those posts caught the eye of actor and director Ben Stiller. What happened next? He was commissioned to create the iconic opening sequence for “Severance,” the Emmy-winning Apple TV+ series that millions now know.

Oliver didn’t “network his way in.” He didn’t have a marketing plan. He shared his art visually and authentically. It found the people it was meant for.

If you’re holding back and worried your work isn't ready yet, remember: You never know who’s scrolling. You never know which share could be your “Severance” moment.

Skill is Critical — and Storytelling is a Skill

You might think storytelling is just for writers or entertainers. It’s not. It’s the heartbeat of every project, every product, every pitch that makes an impact.

Even now, major companies like Google are giving away free AI courses because they know something most people miss: Technical skills alone aren’t enough. If you can’t explain what you’re building… if you can’t tell the story of why it matters… your work won’t get the traction it deserves.

Storytelling is the bridge between what you create and the people who need it.

A Final Nudge

There’s someone out there who needs what you’re building.
There’s a door that could open because of a post you almost didn’t share.
There’s a future version of you who is grateful you decided to go for it today — not someday.

So don’t hold back.
Share the work.
Tell the story.

You’re closer than you think.

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If you are reading this far…

I hope this message finds you well. I’m sharing from my heart in hopes that you will be inspired to unearth and live out your God-given purpose. Hopefully, something I said resonated. I would love to hear from you if so. Please feel free to reach out to me on social media. FYI: I’m mostly active on Instagram these days. If you were forwarded this message, you can subscribe here to receive thoughts like this directly in your inbox. And don’t forget to check out the latest episode of my podcast, ConvoRoom with Mark Allen Patterson.

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