Willingness Is the Way

Let’s get one thing straight: waiting until you’re ready is a trap. It’s the mind’s favorite excuse to stay safe and invisible. But life doesn’t reward readiness—it rewards action, and action starts with willingness.

We’ve all felt it—that hesitation before stepping into something new. The voice that says, “Not yet. You’re not good enough yet.” And sure, social media doesn’t help. Everyone’s out there curating their highlight reel, flexing their flawless lives like it’s a competition, and at the end of the day, you’re competing with an abstraction. In this stylized reality, everyone is perfect. But if you turn off your social media feed and look towards the old thinkers, you see a different perspective on life.   

Socrates didn’t wait for certainty. He asked questions and walked straight into the unknown. Kierkegaard didn’t write about calculated steps—he wrote about leaps. And Heidegger? He reminded us that being isn’t a static possession—it’s a living, breathing unfolding. You don’t become ready and then act. You act, and in doing so, you become.

The mind hates this. It wants control, prediction, and guarantees. It spins stories of inadequacy and delay. But what about the heart? It knows better. It whispers to you but is often overpowered by our scared intellect. However, this is where the willingness part comes into play. Listen to your heart's quiet whisper and dare to follow it.  Because the act of appearing—of standing in the moment with all your imperfections—is the kind of truth the world desperately needs.

There’s a heroism embedded in this kind of action. Not the kind that wins medals or headlines, but the kind that defies inertia. That says, “I’m here,” even when the voice shakes. That trusts the path will reveal itself—not before the step, but because of it.

And when you do this—when you show up—you become a mirror. You become the kind of person who makes others believe they can do it too. Not because it’s easy. But because it’s real and inspiring. Camus called it rebellion—we call it courage—the willingness to act.

So, show up. Not as a finished product, but as a work in progress. Not as an answer, but as a question. Not because you’re ready—but because you’re willing.

Until next time,

Scott and Lennart