Alright so this morning I grabbed my coffee and flipped open the laptop like usual. Scrolled through some stuff and stumbled upon this headline about unlocking potential with some March 3rd horoscope insights. Honestly? Bit skeptical usually, thought it was just fluff. But hey, lately felt stuck, so figured why not give it a shot? Worst case, waste thirty minutes.
Step 1: Just Read the Damn Thing
Opened the article expecting some generic advice. Started skimming, but couple things jumped out. For my sign – Taurus – it was hammering this point about stopping the overthinking. Like, literally saying “your brain is your biggest roadblock right now.” Felt kinda called out, you know? Also mentioned something about “practical steps over grand plans” and avoiding comfort zones. Okay, fine. Points taken. Printed it out, coffee stain and all.
Step 2: The “Practical Step” Part
Article kept saying “DO something small”. Not plan it. Not think about it. Just do. So, what popped into my head? This dang newsletter idea I’d been circling around for MONTHS. Always overcomplicating it – design, content schedule, platform… excuses basically. Article basically yelled: Just. Start. Sending.
Here’s what I did right there at the messy kitchen table:
- Grabbed my notebook – the messy one with grocery lists.
- Scribbled down three people I knew would actually read it – my sister, buddy Mike, former colleague Sarah.
- Wrote the stupidest, simplest intro email: “Hey [Name], Trying something new. Sharing stuff I find useful/wacky weekly. Want on the list? No frills, promise!” That’s it.
- Hit send on all three before my brain could argue. Felt scary and kinda dumb.
Step 3: Actually Letting Go of Overthinking (Tried Anyway)
Normally, after sending, I’d spiral. “Was it too casual?” “Should I have designed a logo?” “What if they think it’s spam?” This time? The horoscope line about my brain being the roadblock was LOUD in my head. Shut the laptop. Took the dog out. Didn’t let myself check replies for an hour. HUGE win for a chronic overthinker. Seriously.
Step 4: Weirdly, It Worked
Came back later. Opened the mailbox.
- Sister: “Finally! Yes! Send it!”
- Mike: “Hell yeah dude. In.”
- Sarah: “Sounds great! Excited to see it.”
All three said yes. Zero complicated setup. Zero fancy tools. Just three real humans. Momentum unlocked. Spent the afternoon jotting down ideas for the actual first issue because I felt it moving, not just planning it.
Final Note
Still don’t know if I “believe” in horoscopes. But reading that specific advice on that specific day? It kicked my butt into gear on something concrete. The point about ditching overanalysis? Spot on for me this week. Taking one actual step, no matter how small, really did unlock a little potential I was keeping locked up with my own damn doubts. Simple. Messy. Real. Still figuring out the newsletter thing, but it’s started.
