Tomorrow Isn't Promised

podcast Jun 18, 2025

It's almost 10 PM on a snow day in Austin, Texas—yes, you read that right, snow in Austin—and I'm sitting here in my sweats with my dog, who just experienced snow for the first time. I promised myself I'd record this podcast episode weekly, and despite the late hour and my complete lack of a "fancy setup," here I am. Because this message couldn't wait.

Something hit me recently that I can't shake. The potential TikTok ban had everyone in a frenzy, but something beautiful happened in that chaos. Suddenly, people stopped caring about filters, trends, and algorithms. They started posting the videos they'd been holding back, sharing their real selves, and finally saying, "Screw it. I'm just going to do me."

It was magnetic. And it made me wonder: Why do we wait for a last-chance moment to act like ourselves?

The Trap of "Someday"

We hold back for so many reasons:

Fear of what others might think or say
Perfectionism that whispers "I'll do it when I'm ready, when it's perfect"
Procrastination that convinces us we have all the time in the world

But here's the truth that hit me like a freight train: Later is not guaranteed. Tomorrow is not promised.

I keep thinking I need this perfect podcast setup, that I need my hair done and makeup on to show up. But most of the time, I'm just hanging out in my sweats with my dog. And you know what? That's authentically me. I'm a little weird—I listen to conspiracy theories at night, I'm loud sometimes and quiet others. I was scared people would judge me for that.

But then I realized: those moments when I choose to show up fully, messy and real, are the moments I'm most proud of.

If Tomorrow Wasn't Promised...

Here's the question that's been keeping me up at night: If tomorrow wasn't promised, how would you show up today?

What would you say to the people you care about?
What risks would you take?
What version of yourself would you let the world see?

When I sit with that question honestly, I realize there's a gap between how I'm showing up now and how I want to show up. And I bet you feel that gap too.

Your Action Plan to Stop Waiting

If you're ready to stop holding back and start showing up as your most authentic self, here's what I want you to do:

1. Do the one thing you've been putting off. Right now. Today. Whether it's starting that project, reaching out to someone, or putting yourself out there—stop waiting for the "right time."

2. Speak your truth. Is there something you need to say to someone? A friend, family member, or even yourself? Don't wait. And remember what my friend told me when I was worried about judgment: "Take your power back. You can say what you need to say and feel how you want to feel. Their reaction? That's their problem."

3. Let go of perfectionism. It's better to start messy than to wait for perfect. Whatever you're holding back because it doesn't feel ready—put it out there anyway.

4. Embrace your weirdness. Stop trying to fit into someone else's mold. The right people will be drawn to your authenticity, and the rest doesn't matter.

5. Reflect on your priorities. Are you spending your time and energy on what truly matters? Life is too short to spend on things that don't light you up.

The Magic Happens When We Stop Overthinking

As I'm recording this, I'm getting teary-eyed thinking about what actually lights me up. This podcast lights me up. Speaking on stages lights me up. Teaching webinars lights me up. But there are things I've been doing that just... don't. And there never seems to be an end to them.

So I'm taking my own advice. I'm looking deeper into what brings me joy and what drains me. Because when you stop waiting and start acting, that's when life truly begins.

Your Challenge

Here's my challenge to you: Stop waiting. Stop holding back. Stop telling yourself you'll do it later.

Imagine there is literally no tomorrow and show up fully today. Take the leap. Post the video. Start the project. Tell someone how much they mean to you.

Because the truth is, we don't know what's promised. But we do know what's possible right now, in this moment, if we just decide to show up.