The Thinking Trap — Overthinking, Delaying, and Doubting
The 3-Minute Momentum Filter
This is not a life tool. It’s a light tool. Use it when you’re stuck spinning.
Step 1: Ask: “Do I actually need more thinking — or am I just delaying?”
(If you’ve thought about it 5 times already, it’s probably delay.)
Step 2: Ask: “What’s one small action I can take in the next 3 minutes?”
Not perfect. Not permanent. Just one move.
Step 3: Do it.
Send the message. Draft the idea. Look up the thing. Break the loop.
🟢 Momentum is magic. Start tiny. You’ll think better after you move.
Land it Well
Opening Hook
If overthinking were a sport, you’d have at least three medals, a nervous smile, and a backup plan for losing.
The Big Shift
Thinking is good.
Thinking too much? That’s where the trap snaps shut.
You’re not avoiding action because you’re lazy. You’re trying to get it right. You’re building the perfect plan. You’re analyzing the analysis of the analysis.
But here’s the twist:
Most good decisions don’t come from perfect clarity.
They come from enough clarity — and a little momentum.
Explain and Expand
Core Idea / Explanation
You don’t need to be 100% sure to take the first step.
You don’t need a master plan, a risk audit, and a 27-tab spreadsheet to say yes.
You just need a nudge — and a trick that tells your brain:
“We’re moving. Let’s adjust as we go.”
Because most of what we label as “overthinking” is really just fear in disguise:
- Fear of messing up
- Fear of looking foolish
- Fear of choosing something we can’t un-choose
But let’s flip that:
What if the real risk is staying stuck?
What if the real mistake is not starting at all?
Zoom Out
Overthinking feels productive.
It even wears a tie and carries a clipboard.
But it quietly drains energy, confidence, and time.
The goal isn’t to stop thinking.
It’s to start moving while thinking — with curiosity, not perfectionism.
Make Personal
Reflection Prompt
Be honest — how many things in your life are currently:
- Half-decided?
- Sitting in a “maybe” pile?
- One YouTube tutorial or phone call away from progress?
Cool. Let’s fix one of them.
Recap Box
Key Insight: You don’t need more certainty — just a small move.
Tool: 3-Minute Momentum Filter — a fast way to break the thinking loop and get moving.
Why it matters: You’ll figure more out in motion than you ever will in your head.
Encouraging Close
You’ve thought about this long enough.
Seriously. That thing you were just thinking of? Try the first step.
You don’t need to leap.
You just need a wobble in the right direction.
And the best part?
You can always tweak, pivot, or change your mind — but only after you start.