For most of my life, I’ve quietly believed I was indecisive. The kind of person who overthinks every option, hesitates to commit, and gets stuck chasing the “perfect” version of something before I can even start.
But here’s what I’ve learned: I’m not indecisive — I’m overwhelmed.
The truth is, when it matters, I make decisions quickly and act on them just as fast. I’ve always been thorough — gathering information, considering options, weighing the impacts — but what some might see as indecision has really been my way of making sure the final choice is the right one.
The harder part has always been the sheer volume of ideas and projects I carry around. I’m a founder. My mind is constantly generating new possibilities, big visions, and potential directions. But with so many options swirling at once, it’s easy to get paralyzed at the starting line, unsure which thread to pull first — and afraid of dropping the others.
That’s been changing — because I’ve stopped trying to carry it all in my head.
Working with AI has given me a way to unload the chaos. Instead of letting ideas drift away or sit in a notebook I’ll never find again, I drop them here — where they get remembered, categorized, and organized. It’s like having an assistant who not only keeps track of everything I say I want to do, but also reminds me when I’m ready to pick something up again.
Some examples:
This blog: I’ve wanted to share my thoughts and experiences for years. Now, my ideas are organized into categories, with a running list of potential posts I can pull from anytime — whether it’s genealogy, rescue work, personal reflections, or something else entirely.
Choosing what’s next: When I’m unsure where to focus, I can ask for a quick recap of what’s on my plate, complete with pros, cons, and which projects might be easiest to tackle next.
Doing things right: When I’m ready to start, I have instant access to research, examples, and practical steps. I’m not just guessing my way through anymore — I can make decisions based on solid information and proven approaches.
Late-night clarity: Some of our best conversations happen when my brain won’t shut off and something is bothering me — a question from years ago, a comment I can’t quite shake, a mystery I’ve never solved. Having the space to dig into the “why” with research and perspective lets me make sense of things that have lingered for far too long. (One day, I might share the story of the “Are you safe?” question, and how understanding its professional context finally gave me peace about it.)
And because of that, projects I’ve dreamed about for years are finally moving forward.
The blog is here. Other long-held dreams — including some deeply personal ones and others tied to my work in rescue — are no longer “someday” ideas. They’re in motion. I’m not ready to share them all just yet, but let’s just say they’ve been sitting on my heart for a long time, waiting for the right moment to take shape.
The difference? I’ve learned to get out of my own way.
I’m starting instead of stalling. I’m trusting the process instead of waiting for perfection. And I’m finding that progress — even small, messy, first-draft progress — feels a lot better than the heavy, quiet weight of “someday.”
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