Stop Waiting for the ‘Right Time’—It Doesn’t Exist
- Tim Thürnau
- Jan 28
- 3 min read
Your Doubts Are Not a Detour—They’re the Road
Hello friend,
We spend so much time waiting for the right moment to start living. The perfect day to begin, the confidence to show up, the ideal situation to bloom. But here’s the thing: those moments? They’re illusions. Life is messy, raw, and completely indifferent to your plans.
And the kicker? The doubts you’re waiting to silence—they’re not a sign that you’re off track. They are the track.
The Beauty of Emotional Pain
There’s a reason emotional pain is such a great teacher. It doesn’t just point to your wounds—it points to your depth. Would life be easier if we didn’t feel things so deeply? Sure. But depth is what allows you to see the world differently, to experience it with richness and complexity. It’s also what propels you forward.
This is something I’ve struggled with myself. Launching this podcast, sharing my thoughts, and just “winging it” often felt overwhelming. Who am I to think I can pull this off? But it’s in those moments of discomfort where growth happens. Not after, not before—during.
Life as an Experiment
Here’s a reframe for you: Stop thinking of your life as a series of conclusive events, where everything needs to be perfect, final, or even clear. Instead, think of it as a hypothesis. What you’re doing right now isn’t supposed to be perfect—it’s supposed to teach you something. Act with curiosity, not perfectionism.
This mindset shift is the antidote to “Deferred Happiness Syndrome,” where we believe our “real life” will start sometime later. Spoiler alert: That idyllic future is a mirage. The time you’re rushing through is the prelude—not to your next chapter, but to your last. Don’t let it slip by.
The Role of Emotional Doubt
Emotional pain and doubt aren’t obstacles—they’re tools. They force you to pause, evaluate, and pivot. And while they can feel like detours, they’re actually showing you where you’re supposed to go. The question isn’t whether you’ll feel them; it’s how you’ll respond.
What to Do About It?
Here’s the honest answer: Start where you are, with what you have, even if it’s messy. You don’t need to silence your doubts or fix every flaw. You just need to begin. The adventure isn’t in knowing every answer—it’s in embracing the unknown and showing up anyway.
So don’t wait. Life is happening right now. This is the part you’ll look back on. Make it count.
How to Wing It
Pick one thing you’ve been postponing. Just one. Start it today—not when the stars align, but now. Don’t aim for perfection; aim for progress.
Final Thoughts
Life doesn’t wait, and neither should you. The “perfect time” is an illusion we tell ourselves to justify inaction. Whatever you’re holding back on—whether it’s a creative project, a difficult conversation, or a dream you’ve been nurturing—start now. Not because the conditions are ideal, but because they never will be. Action is the antidote to regret. Keep winging it, and watch the world unfold.
Bridging Worlds
If you want to see me wing it, I do a podcast with cool people. You should subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or YouTube.
Keep winging it, and I’ll see you in the next one.
Big love,
Tim