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How to Get Unstuck: Mindset Shifts to Move From Fear to Freedom

I’ve worked with countless investors over the years, and there’s one thing I see again and again: people get stuck. They get stuck overanalyzing deals, stuck waiting for perfect timing, stuck listening to all the “what ifs.” And while they’re stuck, opportunities pass them by.

That’s why I was so excited to sit down with Sarah Foley, also known as Vertical Blonde. Sarah’s story is powerful, and the principles she teaches are exactly what investors need right now to break free from fear and move into action.

The Trap of Waiting for Perfection

Here’s the truth: you’ll never have every detail perfect. Markets shift, interest rates change, and circumstances evolve. If you’re waiting for the “just right” moment, you’re going to miss out.

Sarah shared how she used to live in her head constantly trying to appease others, overthinking, and replaying the same doubts. Sound familiar? The problem is that logic alone can’t create momentum. At some point, you have to move.

Creating an Iconic Identity

One of the most impactful parts of our conversation was Sarah’s practice of building an iconic identity. She chose the name Vertical Blonde intentionally it represented resilience, alignment, and possibility.

And here’s the lesson: you can do the same. Who is your “iconic identity”? Who is the best version of you the one who takes action, lives with courage, and refuses to get stuck? Naming it makes it real.

As Sarah put it, “What you’re not changing, you’re choosing.” If you don’t like the results you’re getting, it’s time to choose a new identity.

Live Ready: The Antidote to Fear

Another key principle Sarah teaches is what she calls Live Ready. Instead of waiting for opportunity to knock, she prepares herself each day so she’s ready to create opportunity.

That means she doesn’t leave the house until she’s grounded, aligned, and in the right energy. Simple daily actions movement, mindset, preparation put her in a state where conversations flow, connections form, and doors open.

As investors, that’s exactly what we need. Most people are frozen, waiting for clarity. But the ones who live ready are the ones who find the deals, create the partnerships, and grow their wealth.

How This Applies to Investing

Now, you might be wondering what does all this have to do with money? Everything.

• Overanalyzing kills deals. Just like overthinking kills momentum in life, it also kills opportunities in investing.

• Identity drives behavior. If you see yourself as stuck or fearful, you’ll act like it. If you see yourself as prepared and resilient, you’ll take action.

• Momentum compounds. Small wins lead to bigger wins. Action attracts partners, capital, and opportunities.

Financial freedom doesn’t come from perfect timing. It comes from consistent, courageous action.

The Ripple Effect of Presence

Sarah shared a Hawaiian principle called kuleana your responsibility to fulfill your greatest potential. She believes that when you lead yourself with presence and alignment, it naturally creates a ripple effect in others.

I couldn’t agree more. That’s what Money Ripples is all about: helping you gain freedom so you can bless the lives of those around you.

Final Thoughts

If you’ve been stuck, waiting for the perfect deal or the perfect time this is your wake-up call. Stop waiting. Define your iconic identity. Live ready. Take the first step.

Remember, you don’t get what you want you get what you’re ready for.

So ask yourself: are you ready?

👉 Action Step: Spend ten minutes today defining your iconic identity. Who is the best version of you as an investor, parent, leader, or entrepreneur? Name it. Write down how they show up. And then, live into it.