Bonus: Why You’re Still Not Creating… and How to Finally Start

In this solo bonus episode, Michelle gets real about resistance—that frustrating force that’s been stopping you from writing the book, starting the YouTube channel, or finally picking up the paintbrush. Inspired by The War of Art by Steven Pressfield, she shares her personal journey of suppressing creativity during her time in construction, how fear masks itself as logic, and why resistance might just be the best clue you've got to your true purpose.

You’ll leave this episode with a fiery dare to stop waiting for permission and start creating—even if it’s messy, imperfect, or “crap” to begin with.

Thought Reversal Tease

You think fear is a red flag. What if it’s actually your green light?

If you’ve been telling yourself, “It’s too late” or “I’m not good enough,” Michelle challenges those thoughts with a powerful truth: the more resistance you feel, the more likely it’s exactly what you’re meant to do.

In This Episode, Michelle Covers:

• Why your brain literally resists creativity—and how to override it
• How suppressing creative dreams leads to burnout (and how she found her way back)
• Why perfection is the enemy of momentum
• Real-life examples of late bloomers (hint: one started painting at 78)
• A bold list of actions to help you start—even if you're scared, rusty, or feel too late
• The key question: is “not enough time” just a fancy excuse?

Weekly Dare

Acknowledge the resistance. Call it out. Start anyway.

Michelle dares you to stop waiting for confidence, clarity, or the perfect moment—and just do the damn thing.

Links & Mentions

• 📖 The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
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