Getting Things Done Isn’t a Personality Trait

The other day, a new 1:1 coaching client said to me:

“Sarah, you’ve always just been someone who gets things done. I could never do that.”

But that’s not true!

Sure, I'd like to stay on a pedestal. But coaching has taught me that the truth is always more powerful, even when it's hard to say aloud.

So, here we go...

I’m not someone who just magically gets things done.

I’m someone who learned how.

Slowly. Often messily. And almost always through trial and error.

Take when I was injured 12 years ago. I could barely write an email. Getting things done felt impossible.

When I started writing newsletters, it took me six weeks to send one because I didn’t think I was a good writer.

When I played concerts, I avoided posting anything about them because I was terrified people would show up and find out I “wasn't good enough.”

Does this still happen sometimes? Of course. I have imposter syndrome just like you do!

But over the years, I’ve learned to ask better questions.

I’ve learned that everything in my career is an experiment.

I’ve learned that failure isn’t proof that I’m not good enough. It’s where I learn the most.

Perhaps most importantly, I’ve learned that my self-worth has nothing to do with gigs, likes, or other people’s opinions.

Because now I have tools.

Tools to help me:

💛 Stay grounded.

💛 Keep the fear from taking over.

💛 Move forward anyway.

Because eliminating self-doubt isn’t the goal.

Navigating it is the real work.

That’s what separates stuck musicians from the ones who build careers they actually love.

And in case you need the reminder…

You’re capable of this, too.

If you need help learning some of the tools that have become second nature to me in these situations, I'd love for you to book a Discovery Call with me. We can talk about what working together might look like! I only have ONE spot available for February, so please don't wait to connect.