Stop Being Double-Minded

A wise woman reminded me of this verse this week and it hit hard.

"A double minded man is unstable in all his ways." James 1:8

It doesn’t just apply to men. It applies to anyone who keeps second-guessing themselves into stagnation. And it exposed how many people are playing life like it’s a maybe.

Conviction is one of the most underrated traits in successful people.

Let’s be clear: Indecision is weakness.

It’s costing you time, energy, money, momentum and respect.

You say you want to lead?
You say you want to build something real?
Then stop being one foot in, one foot out.

No clarity. No conviction.
You’re still “thinking about it.”
Still gathering information.
Still waiting for some perfect confirmation that will never come.

You don’t need 100% of the information. You need 100% commitment.

Jeff Bezos has a theory on this: If you wait until you have 100% of the data to make a decision, you’ve waited too long. He talks about making decisions with 70–80% confidence and trusting your ability to adjust.

Because the problem isn’t always a lack of clarity. It’s the addiction to certainty.

You want guarantees before you move.
But leadership doesn’t come with guarantees it comes with guts.

Create a Framework That Works

Here’s how to move different:

1. Set a deadline for the decision
No more dragging it out. Put a clock on it.

2. Make the call based on principles, not panic
What do you stand for? What outcome matters most? Decide from alignment, not emotion.

3. Once you decide commit.
Don’t be half in, half out. Don’t drag your feet.

Your indecision is costing you more than your mistakes ever will.

Non-Negotiable Action for the Week
Pick one decision you’ve been sitting on business, relationship, health, whatever and give yourself 24 hours to make it. Then lock in. No back and forth. No second-guessing.

Quote of the Week
"Indecision is still a decision it just doesn’t get you anywhere." – David Olusegun

If this stings, good.

If you can't trust yourself to decide, why should anyone else trust you to lead?

The longer you stay in limbo, the weaker your momentum gets.
The world isn’t waiting on you to be ready.
It’s moving on.

Conviction is a muscle.
Use it or lose it.

Don’t let fear dress up as “being thoughtful.”
Decide. Commit. Move.
Clarity comes after obedience.

Stay bold. Stay relentless.

David

P.S. If you’ve been wrestling with a decision and need a second set of eyes, hit reply. Let’s break it down.