Hey there,

I've been looking at the Creative Vision Scorecard results from last week, and I need to share what I'm seeing.

Because it's not what I expected, and it might surprise you too.

Here's what the data shows:

Nearly half of you have the same bottleneck.

It's not Vision Clarity. Most of you actually know what you want (or have a pretty good idea).

It's not Focus & Prioritization. Sure, some struggle here, but it's not the main thing.

The #1 thing holding creative people back right now (based on the latest data from the past week)?

Readiness & Momentum.

You're not moving. You're stuck in the gap between knowing and doing.

And here's what's wild: some of you scored 70%+ on Readiness. Others scored in the 20s.

For example here's what that might look like: One person scored 21% on Readiness & Momentum. Another scored 71%. They both want to start creative businesses. The difference? The 71% person said 'I'm launching an imperfect website this month.' The 21% person said 'I'm still researching the best approach.' Same goal. Different relationship with action.

It's not about having the perfect plan. The people scoring high on Readiness & Momentum don't have it all figured out. They just have a next step—and permission to take it even when it's not perfect.

The people scoring low? They're waiting.

Waiting for more "clarity". Waiting for the "right" time. Waiting to feel "ready".

But here's one truth I've learned coaching creative people for years:

You don't feel ready, then move.

You move, then feel ready.

Think of it like this:

When you're driving at night, your headlights only show you the next 200 feet. But that's enough. You don't sit there waiting to see the whole road. You drive those 200 feet, and then the next 200 feet appear.

Your creative vision works the same way.

You don't need to see the whole path. You just need:

• A direction (which most of you already have)
• The next 200 feet (one concrete step)
• Permission to move even when you can't see what comes after

So here's what I want you to do this week:

1. If you took the scorecard: Look at your Readiness & Momentum score. If it's your lowest dimension, you know what to work on.
2. If you haven't taken it yet: Take it now. It's 5-7 minutes and will show you exactly which of the 4 dimensions is your actual bottleneck (because it might not be what you think).
3. Then pick ONE thing from your new year reflections and ask: What's my next 200 feet? What's one action I can take in the next 3 days?

Not the perfect action. Not the action that solves everything.

Just the next small, clear step that moves you forward.

👉 Reply and tell me what it is. I'll help you reality-check it or suggest a follow-up step.

Wishing you a rockin' 2026. 🤘

— Coach Jeff

P.S - Send me your scorecard results (screenshot or just tell me your scores) and I'll send you personalized coaching questions based on YOUR specific pattern. This offer is real, and I read every response.
​P.P.S. - If your scorecard reveals that you're most in need of Readiness & Momentum, you may not need the full, intensive Bigger, Better Bolder 1:1 coaching program. The simplified, lower cost 5 Minute Creative Momentum Habit might be more of what you need.