“You don’t have to see the whole staircase,

just take the first step.”

– Martin Luther King Jr.

Last week, I released an interview on my podcast with someone who had a burning desire to make a real impact in an area that they had no formal experience.

Her name is Tracey, and she founded Inside Out Camps to help teens build resilience, confidence, and self-worth.

What she lacked in credentials, she made up for with passion, grit, and a deep sense of purpose. And that purpose had a magnetism to it—attracting the right people, the right opportunities, and the right momentum.

Today, Inside Out Camps are evolving and growing. Interestingly, our conversation has already become the most downloaded and listened to episode of the podcast in 2025.

I think it’s because we covered a lot in the interview and because Tracey was refreshingly honest about her struggles with mental health, and the massive doubts she faced along the way.

But what struck me most from our conversation was this:

The power we all have to create something way outside our comfort zone.

It got me thinking…

You could be a CEO or business owner with a gut feeling about entering a new market or getting a new customer. You could be a leader sensing a different way to serve your team or your customers. You could be someone who feels called to write a book, launch a piece of software, start a new initiative—but it scares you.

The idea seems impossible. Too big. Too risky.

But what if… it’s not impossible at all?

What if it’s just outside your current idea of who you think you are?

This week, a reflection:

What “impossible” project, idea, or calling have you quietly pushed aside?

And what might happen if you gave yourself permission to begin, today? 

Best,

Shane

P.S. My interview with Tracey is on all major podcasting platforms (The Inner Edge, Ep 227) and also here. 

The Inner Edge Podcast – Most Recent Episode:

Ep 228: Mental Habits That Quietly Kill Your Energy (Without You Noticing)

Listen on my website here or on all major podcasting platforms.

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