Why You Need to Take Action (Not Just Think About It)

Can you stop thinking and just start doing?

That might sound harsh, but it’s the truth I learned from sitting down with business coach Jasmine Star. And it changed everything about how I approach my paint party business.

Here’s what nobody tells you about starting a creative side hustle: thinking about hosting your first paint party gives you almost the same dopamine hit as actually hosting it. Science backs this up. Your brain gets that feel-good rush just from imagining success. But here’s the problem… you can’t build a business on imagination alone.

Heidi teaching a paint party as guests happily paint

The Two F-Words Holding You Back

Jasmine didn’t hold back during our conversation. She talked about the two F-words that keep most people stuck: fear and failure. And here’s the kicker… as adults, we’ve become terrified of not being good at something. But think about it. When you were a kid learning to ride a bike, you fell. You got back up. You tried again. Nobody expected perfection on day one.

So why do we put that pressure on ourselves now?

You don’t need to be perfect to start your paint party business. You just need to be willing to try. And yes, maybe fail a little. Every successful person you admire has a string of failures behind them. The difference? They kept going.

From Thinking to Doing

The gap between wanting to host paint parties and actually doing it comes down to one thing: taking action before your brain catches up with all the reasons why you shouldn’t. I’ve been there. Sitting in that space where I knew I wanted something different but was paralyzed by what-ifs.

What if nobody shows up? What if I’m not good enough? What if people judge me?

Here’s what Jasmine reminded me: you’re going to be judged anyway. Whether you’re sitting on your couch or hosting your first paint party, someone will have an opinion. So why not get judged while doing something that lights you up and puts extra money in your pocket?

Bobby, Pixie, and Heidi out and about in Nashville

Your Dreams Are Waiting

One paint party can fund your next Target run. One creative night can give you back the confidence you’ve been missing. One yes to yourself can change the trajectory of your entire year.

But it starts with doing, not just thinking. It starts with being okay with messy action. It starts with giving yourself permission to be a beginner again.