This is why you feel stuck...

Published on February 10, 2026

Read Time: 7 minutes | Written by: Abbey Ashley from The Virtual Savvy

Currently obsessing over: The fact that I'm in LA today hanging out with the Dubsado team!!!

If you're feeling stuck... this is probably for you.

Most people don’t need more information.

They need more movement.

Action is the thing we avoid by calling it “preparation.”
Perfection is the excuse that sounds responsible.

But here's the truth that might sting a little...

You don’t get clarity by thinking longer.
You get it by doing the next brave step.

I call this the "next right thing" theory.

Whenever I'm feeling overwhelmed or stuck... I just ask myself:

"What's the NEXT right thing I need to do to move forward?"

Because the truth is ... you don't actually need enough bravery to tackle ALL of your big goals.

You just need enough bravery to take the next small step.

So...

Send the message.
Decide on the name.
Post your services.

This past week, we enrolled over 600 students in our VA Launch Accelerator and it reminded me of something I see over and over again:

The people who move - even if they are "doing it scared" - always outpace the people who wait.

Not because they’re better.
Because they’re willing to be imperfect in public.

If you’re feeling stuck right now, simply ask yourself:

“What’s the next right thing I could do to make progress toward my goal?”

Then take it.
Before you feel ready.

What’s one thing you’ve been overthinking that you could act on today?

Hit reply and let me know (seriously, we read every message!)


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In this video, I’m sharing the advice I wish someone had given me earlier. No fluff. No trends. Just the lessons that actually move the needle. Inside my latest YouTube video, I'll share the advice that I WISH someone would have given me 10 years ago when I was just getting started.


My Favorite CRM

I'm hanging out with the Dubsado team this week... here's why they are my favorite CRM.

If client workflows, automation, and organization are on your to-do list, Dubsado is exactly what you need.

This week, I got invited to hang out with the Dubsado team at their headquarters in LA.

I've been a fan for years... but today they are going over their plans for feature expansions with a small group of "influencers" (I still feel super weird calling myself that) and let me tell you - there are some EXCITING things coming your way for Dubsado users!

What is Dubsado?

Dubsado is an all-in-one client management system for freelancers and service-based businesses.

It helps you send proposals and contracts, collect payments, automate workflows, manage projects, and keep all client communication in one place.

And the best part? You can try it 100% free!

✅ Set up workflows that save you time

✅ Send invoices & contracts effortlessly

✅ Keep everything organized in one place

Dubsado gives you unlimited full-access to their Premier plan for 21 days, so you can see the full experience before upgrading. 🤯


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