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Go Ahead and Jump: Grow Your Wings On the Way Down

June 11, 20251 min read

Go Ahead and Jump: Grow Your Wings On the Way Down

Ever feel like you're standing at the edge of a cliff—creatively, professionally, or personally—wondering if you’re actually ready to take the leap?

Here’s the truth:

You’re not.

And that’s exactly why you should jump anyway.

In this episode of Direct Your Life, I break down why waiting until you're ready is just a dressed-up excuse for procrastination. Some of your greatest growth will never come from playing it safe—but from making bold choices before you feel totally prepared.

🎧 Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts: Go Ahead and Jump

🚀 2 Big Takeaways From the Episode:

1. Courage Comes First—Not Confidence

You won’t magically feel confident before doing the hard thing. Confidence is the result of jumping in and figuring it out as you go. You don’t wait to have wings—you grow them on the way down.

“Most people try to research their way out of fear. What they need is momentum.” – Tony Suriano

2. Your Future Self is Built Through Risk

Every major move I’ve made—whether acting in The Irishman, moving cities, or launching Creatives Unleashed—happened because I said yes before I was ready. Growth loves a little chaos.

🎙️ Catch the Full Episode:

* [Apple Podcasts]

* [Spotify]

Stay bold,

Tony Suriano

Director | Speaker | Creative Coach

🎙️ Host of Direct Your Life

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Tony Suriano is a creative coach, film director, and public speaker who specializes in helping people unleash confidence and creativity like a superpower.

As the founder of the Creatives Unleashed Community and host of the Direct Your Life Podcast, he combines personal growth with cinematic storytelling to help others turn their life into a masterpiece worth watching.

Tony Suriano

Tony Suriano is a creative coach, film director, and public speaker who specializes in helping people unleash confidence and creativity like a superpower. As the founder of the Creatives Unleashed Community and host of the Direct Your Life Podcast, he combines personal growth with cinematic storytelling to help others turn their life into a masterpiece worth watching.

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