19: The Lie That You're Running Out of Time
Summary
Show Notes: Feeling like you're perpetually behind where you "should" be with your creative business? In this vulnerable episode, Kathleen Lyons examines the powerful stories we tell ourselves about being behind — and why they're not actually true.
From the comparison trap of social media to the myth of the straight-line path, discover why the "behind" narrative is stealing your joy and how to rewrite it. This episode will help you challenge imaginary timelines, celebrate your actual progress, and trust that you're exactly where you're supposed to be.
You're not behind. You're becoming.
You'll hear about:
The persistent feeling of being "behind" and where it really comes from
How comparison culture creates false timelines that don't actually exist
The real costs of living in the "behind" narrative (spoiler: it's stealing your joy)
Why there is no cosmic schedule for creative success
How to stop comparing your beginning to someone else's middle
Rewriting the story: from "I'm behind" to "I'm exactly where I need to be"
Why your season of life isn't making you behind — it's giving you your unique timeline
What you've actually accomplished when you stop focusing on the gap
The freedom that comes from letting go of "behind" and trusting your timing
Stories of successful creatives who started "late" and thrived
Takeaway: There is no timeline. There's no schedule. There's just your path, unfolding in its own perfect timing. You're not behind — you're right on time for your unique journey.
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