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Hi everyone, it’s Roya — Welcome to issue 8 of Human X.0
Today’s newsletter is a quick read on a challenge many founders know all too well: feeling stuck in a rut and not knowing how to break free. I’ve faced this persistent struggle myself while building my previous startup. The good news? The solution is simpler and more actionable than you might expect, so let’s dive in.
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Deep Dive
Swinging between fight, flight, and total shutdown?
This isn’t a personality flaw. It’s not something wrong with you.
It’s your nervous system trying to survive.
Right now, your window of tolerance is too small.
That’s not a character defect — it’s a signal.
Here are 4 questions to ask yourself when you feel stuck, to get moving again:
What am I avoiding — and how can I go right at that?
Where do I start? Break my goal down into one simple action I can do today.
How do I win today? Write down three small wins, then get up and repeat tomorrow.
What habits are blocking me from where I want to go?
If you’re stuck on your goals, these questions are a great place to start. But here’s the real hack:
Stop waiting to feel motivated before you act.
Your brain doesn’t give you clarity before action — it gives clarity after you take a tiny step.
So yes, ask yourself what you’re avoiding, where to start, what your wins are, and which habits are blocking you.
But here’s the shift:
Don’t wait for your feelings to catch up.
Waiting until you “feel ready” or your nervous system is “regulated” before taking action is a myth.
Let your nervous system catch up later.
When you stop negotiating with your mood, every step becomes ten times easier.
Momentum isn’t built all at once — it’s created one small, unglamorous action at a time.
Live the life you’re meant to live.
To your becoming,
Roya
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