Two years.
That’s how long it took me to step away from practicing veterinary medicine. 💭
I didn’t plan it that way. In my mind, I’d just… transition. One day I’d be a full-time vet, and the next I’d be a full-time coach and speaker. Simple, right?
Reality check: There’s nothing simple about shifting your identity when it’s been woven into the fabric of who you are for 26 years.
Here’s what actually happened: I hung onto practicing medicine like a security blanket. I kept one foot firmly planted in the clinic while trying to sprint toward my new life. And honestly? It nearly broke me.
Because here’s the truth about being 99% committed to something:
That 1% doubt becomes 100% of your focus.
Think about it:
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You’re 99% committed to eating healthier, but that 1% keeps eyeing the fries 🍟
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You’re 99% committed to your new business, but that 1% keeps applying for “just one more” job 💹
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You’re 99% committed to setting boundaries, but that 1% keeps saying “yes” when you mean “no” 🚫
That tiny percentage? It’s not small. It’s the tail wagging the dog. It’s the subconscious commitment that’s actually running the show.
I thought I was being smart by continuing to spend my days in veterinary hospitals, “just in case.”
What I was really doing was giving my fear a VIP seat at the decision-making table. My identity as “Dr. Edwards” wasn’t ready to expand into this new version of me. 🩺
Here’s what I discovered when I finally let go:
When you’re 100% committed, the universe has a funny way of conspiring in your favor. 🌟
I still practice occasionally – helping at the shelter, covering at clinics I know well. But the energy has completely shifted. I’m no longer practicing from a place of fear or obligation. I’m practicing from choice. 🐾
Those “what if” scenarios I was protecting against? They were ghosts made of fear, not reality.
The game-changer: Recognizing that my subconscious commitments were far more powerful than my conscious goal-setting.
Once I uncovered what that 1% was really protecting, I could thank it for its service and gently show it the door. Suddenly, the path forward became clear. The shackles I didn’t even realize I was wearing fell away.
Possibilities that seemed out of reach before were now available. Goals that felt elusive became achievable. I felt free to consciously create what I wanted.
Now, I help others discover their own hidden commitments. Because chances are, if you’re feeling stuck or drained, there’s a 1% somewhere that’s actually calling the shots. %
Want to know the secret?
It’s not about pushing harder.
It’s about getting curious about what you’re protecting by staying at 99%.
Ready to go from exhausted to energized? From stuck to soaring? Let’s talk about uncovering what’s really keeping you one foot out the door.
Click here to schedule a free call.
Because life at 100% commitment? It’s not just achievable – it’s absolutely exhilarating. 🚀
Keep creating,
Dr. Jennifer Edwards | Mindset & Leadership Coach
www.drjenniferedwards.com
