EP 106: Willingness Is Not Readiness

Have you ever waited to feel “ready”—only to realize that moment never really comes? In this episode, I’m getting real about the myth of readiness and why willingness is where the magic happens. 

Growth isn’t about having it all figured out—it’s about stepping forward, even when it’s messy, scary, or uncertain. I’ll share personal stories and insights on how shifting from waiting to willing can open doors you never imagined. Let’s talk about resilience, self-trust, and the kind of courage that comes from simply saying yes to what’s next.

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“When we shift our mindset from readiness to willingness, we empower ourselves to grow and evolve in ways we never imagined.” ~ Tanya Lynn

Takeaways

  • Willingness is about embracing the unknown.
  • Ready is a myth that keeps us stagnant.
  • Willingness builds resilience and confidence.
  • Mistakes are part of growth and learning.
  • Willingness means showing up for yourself.
  • Trust that each step will provide what you need.
  • Willingness creates momentum for further action.
  • Acting despite fear is a form of bravery.
  • Shift your mindset from readiness to willingness.
  • Every act of willingness is a declaration of self-trust.

Chapters

00:00 Embracing Willingness Over Readiness

07:11 The Power of Taking Action Despite Fear

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Featured Transformation

If you’re tired of waiting for the “perfect” moment to start, Stepping Into Your Calling: Aligning with Your Soul’s Purpose is here to help you move past the myth of readiness. This eBook provides the clarity and tools you need to trust yourself and take courageous steps forward—especially when things feel uncertain. With grounding meditation, reflective sharing, and powerful visualization, it’s the perfect resource for anyone ready to stop waiting and start stepping into their purpose with confidence. If you’re ready to embrace willingness over readiness, this is for you: https://sistershipcircle.com/product/stepping-into-your-calling-aligning-with-your-souls-purpose-ebook/

About Tanya Lynn

Tanya Lynn is the visionary founder of Sistership Circle, a global organization that has trained tens of thousands of women how to fill, lead, and grow their women’s circles. With her truth-telling style of leadership, she has a gift of seeing the brilliance in women and activating them to step into their power.

She has successfully integrated the masculine and feminine within herself, making her both fierce and soft, strategic and able to surrender, mission-driven yet highly relatable with her vulnerability. She has been gathering community since growing up as a little girl in San Diego CA, and lived in various places around the world including China, Japan, Spain, and currently Costa Rica where she’s building a goddess temple and retreat center with her husband and business partner Brent.

Tanya is the best-selling author of multiple books including Open Your Heart: How to Be a New Generation Feminine Leader, The Art of Leading Circle, and The Women’s Circle Ritual Handbook. You can count on Tanya to show up no matter what, take 100% responsibility for herself, and receive feedback to make her work even better. She values integrity, authenticity, and co-creative leadership. When she’s not in a circle or training leaders, you can find her with her two daughters Kali and Summer.

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