The Flytrap

of Overthinking

As a robin—and an over-thinker—I know this better than anyone: we think too much. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Thinking and creativity are rare traits, and you already have them. I know this because you want to get better, to fix something, but you don’t know how. That’s why you’re reading. That’s why you’re learning.

The problem isn’t overthinking itself—it’s planning. Right now, we’re 75% plan and 25% play. But it should be the opposite: 75% play, 25% plan.

We are birds, maybe even butterflies for the exceptionally talented. And like birds, we’re meant to evolve, grow wings, and fly. But right now, we’re trapped.

No matter where you are reading this, you’re in a flytrap.

Look at the world around you—your government, your environment, your health, the culture controlling you. It’s not great. We’re all stuck. But here’s the good news: this flytrap is yours. It’s attached to you, holding back your wings. The world may be a bigger flytrap, but the real problem isn’t out there—it’s inside you.

We’ve reached a point where the things around us have more control over us than we have over them. You feel helpless, stuck, unable to spread your wings. Your habits, routines, and circumstances are controlling you. But remember: if you put yourself here, you can also set yourself free.

What you think you are

What you actually are

The real struggle isn’t just about escaping the trap—it’s about finding direction. No one truly knows what they want or how to capitalize on what they want. For those who have tried to break free—who’ve made changes but can’t stay consistent because of overthinking—there’s a way out. The key is simple: stop stopping.

In today’s world, we don’t have time to waste time. Everyone has an opinion, everyone has words, and 90% of everything out there isn’t real. People talk. People plan. But few actually do.

You need to start doing.

What to do: Write, Align, Teach.

Writing is the fastest way to escape overthinking. It forces you to organize thoughts and write out why you’re overthinking and what’s stopping you from doing.

1. Write for 5 Minutes in the Morning and at Night

Before your day begins and before it ends, write. Set a timer and write for five minutes about something you love. Not something you think you should write about—something that excites you. This builds consistency and keeps your mind active.

2. Align What You Love With What People Need

Right now, everyone is looking for the right answers. They want clarity, direction, and solutions. Take what you love and align it with those needs. If you love filmmaking, write about how storytelling helps people connect. If you love fitness, write about how small daily habits lead to lasting change. Make what you enjoy useful to others.

3. Teach What You Know

The best way to take action is to share what you’ve learned. Every time you write, ask:

  • How can I explain this to someone else?

  • What can I do to get as many people to learn this?

Teaching forces clarity and it makes you do. The only way to teach is to put your work out there. Find ways to teach others. If you want to do it on a small scale, get a small amount of customers to give you a lot of power. For example, if you want a small circle, go out and find people that are willing to buy an expensive product or service. Such as private coaching or tutoring. If you want to teach on a larger scale, put your work on social media. If you want to be in the middle, enter festivals and get your work seen through competition.

4. Provide Insights From Your Mistakes

You don’t need to be an expert—you just need to have done something. Share what has worked for you, what hasn’t, and what you’ve learned. People don’t need more generic advice. They need real, lived experiences.

The most useful thing about reading is that I can learn from someone else’s tens or even hundreds of mistakes—and also what worked for them. I’ve made plenty of mistakes myself, but they’ve led me to solutions. Now, I can share those with you so you can skip the mistake part.

And that’s all we really want. That’s a service people will pay for. People need to hear about the mistakes you made so they know what not to do. Your many mistakes—the ones that led to your solutions—are more valuable and profitable than you realize.

5. Take One Small Action Every Day

Writing alone isn’t enough—you need to act. End every writing session with one step you can take tomorrow. Even if it’s small, it moves you forward.