Today, Jay dives into a feeling many of us know well: the sense that nothing in life is going the way we hoped. Whether your career feels stuck, your relationships feel off, or you’re just not where you thought you’d be by now. Jay reminds us that feeling stuck doesn't mean you've failed, but could be life giving you a moment to pause and reset. Jay explains that the way we experience reality depends on what we choose to focus on. When we're fixated on what's going wrong, we often miss the small signs that things are already starting to move forward.

Jay also challenges the idea that success is supposed to be linear or perfect. He reminds us that the people who seem ahead aren’t more talented, they just started sooner. Rather tha comparing ourselves to someone else’s timeline, Jay encourages us to focus on our own path and let go of the pressure to have it all figured out. Instead of trying to achieve something massive all at once, Jay encourages us to “shrink the vision, save the dream,” and take small, consistent steps that compound into real transformation. He reminds us that a plateau isn’t a setback, it’s a season of quiet growth that often comes right before a breakthrough.

In this episode, you'll learn:

How to Break Mental Overload with Movement

How to Take Action Before You Feel Ready

How to Stop Waiting for the Perfect Time to Start

How to Reframe Feeling Stuck

How to Build Momentum with Tiny Steps

No matter where you are in your journey, remember this: you’re not behind, you’re not broken, and you haven’t missed your chance. Feeling stuck doesn’t mean you’re failing, it means you’re in the middle of growth. 

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:06 Does It Feel Like Nothing's Working?

02:38 What is the Frequency Illusion?

04:39 Step #1: Stop Trying to Feel Motivated

10:04 Step #2: Break the Mental Spiral

12:07 Step #3: There is No ‘Right’ Time to Start

16:14 Step #4: Consistency Outlasts Talent

24:35 Step #5: Shrink the Vision, Save the Dream

Today, Jay dives into a feeling many of us know well: the sense that nothing in life is going the way we hoped. Whether your career feels stuck, your relationships feel off, or you&rsquo;re just not where you thought you&rsquo;d be by now. Jay reminds us that feeling stuck doesn't mean you've failed, but could be life giving you a moment to pause and reset. Jay explains that the way we experience reality depends on what we choose to focus on. When we're fixated on what's going wrong, we often miss the small signs that things are already starting to move forward.
Jay also challenges the idea that success is supposed to be linear or perfect. He reminds us that the people who seem ahead aren&rsquo;t more talented, they just started sooner. Rather tha comparing ourselves to someone else&rsquo;s timeline, Jay encourages us to focus on our own path and let go of the pressure to have it all figured out. Instead of trying to achieve something massive all at once, Jay encourages us to &ldquo;shrink the vision, save the dream,&rdquo; and take small, consistent steps that compound into real transformation. He reminds us that a plateau isn&rsquo;t a setback, it&rsquo;s a season of quiet growth that often comes right before a breakthrough.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How to Break Mental Overload with Movement
How to Take Action Before You Feel Ready
How to Stop Waiting for the Perfect Time to Start
How to Reframe Feeling Stuck
How to Build Momentum with Tiny Steps
No matter where you are in your journey, remember this: you&rsquo;re not behind, you&rsquo;re not broken, and you haven&rsquo;t missed your chance. Feeling stuck doesn&rsquo;t mean you&rsquo;re failing, it means you&rsquo;re in the middle of growth.&nbsp;
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
Join over 750,000 people to receive my most transformative wisdom directly in your inbox every single week with my free newsletter. Subscribe <a href="https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe">here</a>.
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
01:06 Does It Feel Like Nothing's Working?
02:38 What is the Frequency Illusion?
04:39 Step #1: Stop Trying to Feel Motivated
10:04 Step #2: Break the Mental Spiral
12:07 Step #3: There is No &lsquo;Right&rsquo; Time to Start
16:14 Step #4: Consistency Outlasts Talent
24:35 Step #5: Shrink the Vision, Save the Dream

I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace.

I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace.
I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

My name is Jay Shetty, and my purpose is to make wisdom go viral. I’m fortunate to have fascinating conversations with the most insightful people in the world, and on my podcast, I’m sharing those conversations with you. New episodes Mondays and Fridays. Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. Live life today ON PURPOSE.

My name is Jay Shetty, and my purpose is to make wisdom go viral. I’m fortunate to have fascinating conversations with the most insightful people in the world, and on my podcast, I’m sharing those conversations with you. New episodes Mondays and Fridays. Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. Live life today ON PURPOSE.

If You’re Waiting for the “Right Time” to Start — This is for YOU! (Stop Letting Perfection Hold You Back!)

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