You want change, but you're stuck
We all crave change, but most of us get trapped fighting safe problems—the little issues that feel manageable but keep us stuck but afraid to change.
I’ve been stuck on a few safe problems lately — maybe you can relate.
At work, I’ve been holding myself back from hiring a marketing team — clinging to certainty and control — which ultimately led to poor marketing and business stagnation.
I told myself, “I don’t need another expense to pay.” You’ll notice my limiting belief was that marketing was an expense, not an investment. It might sound silly to you, but it made sense to me.
At home, I’d been disorganised and making excuses for not staying on top of basic household admin — which caused unnecessary tension in my personal relationships.
I told myself, “It’s impossible to think of everything, especially when I’m so busy at work.” Again, another limiting belief that blocked my progress.
Once I stopped pretending those problems were noble struggles and just fixed them, everything started to move. Within days, my marketing started to attract new clients who are pleasure to work with, and my personal organisation lead to a calmer home life.
👉 If you’re nodding right now, it’s probably because you can relate — maybe you’ve even got a safe problem too.
Safe problems are like rearranging deck chairs on a sinking ship, whereas quality problems are the navigational decisions that steer the ship to new horizons — risky, but transformative.
Safe problems make us feel productive, justified, and safe. But they cost us progress.
The game-changer is deciding—right now, not later—that your ‘should’s becomes a ‘must’s. Non-negotiable musts. That’s the moment your growth begins. Instead of saying, “I should quit this terrible job” or “I should have a marketing team,” say, “I must find a better job,” or “I must have a marketing team.”
I’ve seen hundreds transform their lives simply by flipping this mindset.
Ask yourself
What’s the story you keep telling yourself that lets this problem stay safe?
What would it cost you if you stayed safe for another 6 months?
What’s one bold move—even if uncomfortable—that would crack this open?
If this resonates and you want a fresh perspective without any pressure, I’m here to listen. Just reply with ‘yes’ or book a free 20-minute clarity call here: https://ronan.as.me/?appointmentType=85567462
Let’s make your next move clear and confident!