Why Smart, Spiritual Entrepreneurs stay stuck at 3/10 clarity (and how to break through)
Ever found yourself saying:
“I can see the dots... I just can’t decide how to connect them.”
If you’re a purpose-driven entrepreneur, a creative, or a spiritual seeker, you know the feeling.
You’ve done the inner work. You’re self-aware. You care about the impact you make.
And yet - when it’s time to decide, to commit, to move - it’s like hitting a wall of fog.
Recently, I had a session with a client (let’s call him “D”) who described his clarity as 3 out of 10.
That number stuck with me…
Because “3/10 Clarity” is more common than most people admit.
And it’s dangerous in a quiet, insidious way.
The Trap of 3/10 Clarity
The trouble with 3/10 Clarity isn’t total confusion.
It’s just enough awareness to keep you in the same familiar place, because in this place you:
You can see a few options.
You have some vision.
You’ve even done therapy or coaching before.
But the real killer here is that you can’t decide.
You can’t move.
You’re stuck in what I call the "good enough fog":
It’s not so bad that you’re forced to change. But not clear enough to act.
And time just... slips away.
“D” Described It Perfectly
He told me:
“I’m a 3 out of 10. I see the dots but can’t connect them. I think I’ve known my answer for months, but I’m afraid to commit.”
That fear?
It wasn’t laziness. It wasn’t ignorance.
It was care.
Care about doing it right.
Care about not betraying family.
Care about not repeating old mistakes.
Care about his daughter’s future.
This is often the paradox of conscious, spiritual entrepreneurs:
The more you care, the easier it is to overthink.
You see all the consequences. You feel all the emotions.
And instead of moving with clarity, you circle in possibility.
The Cost of Staying at 3/10
People think confusion costs time.
It does.
But it also costs:
☑ Opportunities - that slip by while you “figure it out.”
☑ Self-trust - because you keep proving to yourself you can’t decide.
☑ Momentum - the hardest thing to rebuild.
☑ Energy - wasted on inner arguments.
☑ Dreams - that never launch because they stay in the idea stage.
The truth is:
Clarity is the most underrated form of leverage you have.
Because once you know, you can act.
You can build.
You can pivot.
You can say yes (or no) with conviction.
Why Smart People Stay Foggy
You see “D” wasn’t dumb. Far from it.
He’s brilliant. Reflective. Spiritually attuned.
And that’s part of the problem.
Because people like him (and you, maybe?) see everything.
☑ The potential.
☑ The risks.
☑ The family expectations.
☑ The inherited patterns.
☑ The state of the world.
It’s overwhelming.
It’s easy to mistake overthinking for wisdom.
But wisdom without action is just spiritual entertainment.
The Hidden Patterns Keeping You at 3/10
Here’s what came up for “D” in our work
(shared anonymously, with permission to generalise):
Fear of Success
“I’ve sabotaged big opportunities before. What if I blow this one too?”
Inherited Scarcity
“If I make money, am I betraying where I come from?”
False Loyalty
“I don’t want to outgrow my parents.”
Fatherhood Tension
“Every choice has to include my daughter’s future.”
Global Despair
“Why build anything with the world like this?”
Body’s Demand to Slow Down
“Pain forces me to stop.”
These aren’t trivial blocks.
They’re real.
But they don’t have to rule you.
From 3 to 8+ Clarity
“D” didn’t need more ideas.
He needed alignment.
Identifying the real fears, not the surface ones.
Making space to feel them without drowning.
Choosing love over fear as the decision driver.
Releasing inherited stories that weren’t even his.
Deciding on one path - for now.
That’s what clarity really is:
The courage to choose, knowing you can always choose again.
How You Can Start
If you recognise yourself in this story - here’s what I invite you to do:
Name your number.
On a scale of 1–10, how clear are you on your next step?
Be honest.
Ask: What am I afraid will happen if I choose?
Don’t censor it.
Write it out.
Look for inherited beliefs.
“Whose story am I living?”
“Who taught me I can’t have what I want?”
Find your why.
What would choosing clarity make possible?
Who would it serve (including you)?
A Personal Invitation
This is the work I do with my clients.
Not giving them answers.
But helping them see their own.
If you’re tired of sitting at 3/10 clarity (and you’re ready to move to 8+ I’m offering Soul Blueprint Sessions for purpose-driven entrepreneurs who want to stop circling and start building.
We’ll get real about:
☑ The patterns keeping you foggy.
☑ The fears beneath your indecision.
☑ The path that feels true and doable.
If that’s you, hit the button below or reply to this email to book your session.
You don’t have to figure it out alone.
The Final Word
Clarity isn’t a luxury.
It’s the starting point for everything you want to build.
Your dreams, your family’s future, your contribution to the world - it ALL depends on your ability to choose.
Don’t stay at 3/10.
Let’s get you clear.
Start by booking your 45min Soul Purpose Blueprint Session here