In this episode, I’m unpacking a mindset trap that keeps so many entrepreneurs stuck: beating yourself up for not starting sooner. You know that quote, “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is today”? I heard it again a couple weeks ago, and it hit differently, as a mirror for all the ways we punish ourselves for the time we think we’ve wasted.

I walk you through why your brain loves to replay old choices, why regret feels productive (even though it’s not), and how dwelling on the past quietly steals the very time and energy you need to move forward. We talk through the psychology behind this loop, why your past self truly did the best they could, and the three mindset shifts that can free you from the “I should be further along by now” spiral.

If there’s a business, skill, pivot, or project you’ve been putting off and you’re tired of feeling behind this episode will help you release the regret, reclaim your momentum, and finally plant the tree you’ve been staring at for way too long.

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