Don't let the enemy win.

She said, “Hmmm lol, but then I didn’t send it because I was like, we’re not there yet, so maybe I shouldn’t say that.” I couldn’t help but reply, “Claim what you want in this life. Don’t let the enemy win.”

That really stuck with me, though. How many times do we hold back, thinking we’re not ready? Like we’re waiting for some perfect moment, as if life will suddenly give us a green light. It’s mad how often we stop ourselves from reaching out, speaking up, or chasing what we want because we feel like we haven’t earned it yet. But why do we think that way? What are we actually waiting for?

We build these walls in our minds, telling ourselves we’ll act when the time is right. But let’s be real, that “right time” is just an illusion. We think we need everything to be perfectly lined up, but life’s messy. It’s never going to be picture-perfect, and that’s okay. The magic happens when we decide to go for it, even when it feels chaotic.

Think about all the things you’ve wanted but held back from. Maybe it’s telling someone how you feel, applying for that dream job, or starting something new. We convince ourselves we need to be 100% ready, but the truth is, readiness is overrated. The growth comes from diving in and figuring it out as we go.

And yeah, stepping out of your comfort zone is scary. It feels like you’re standing on a cliff, looking down at the unknown. But what’s the alternative? Staying stuck, wondering what could’ve been? That’s not living, that’s just existing. If you don’t take the shot, you’ll never know what you’re capable of.

I’ve been there too, caught in my own head, letting doubts whisper that I’m not enough or the timing isn’t right. But every time I’ve pushed past that, even when it felt uncomfortable, I’ve come out stronger, wiser, and more in tune with what I really want.

Life’s too short to sit on the sidelines. Don’t let fear, doubt, or other people’s opinions hold you back. Claim what’s yours, whether it’s love, success, or just the freedom to be unapologetically yourself. None of us need permission to live fully. The only person who can give you that is you.

So why wait? The perfect moment isn’t some distant future event. It’s right now. It’s the moment you decide to take control and make things happen. Go after what you want. Even if you stumble, even if it’s messy, you’ll learn, you’ll grow, and you’ll discover strength you didn’t know you had.