We almost didn’t hire a life coach.

Jacquelyn and I had no deals coming in.
Our money was dwindling fast.
We were exhausted.

And the idea of spending what little we had on something called a “life coach” felt reckless.

I kept thinking:

What if this doesn’t work?

Worse.

What if people find out we spent money we don’t even have on this?

Back then, life coaching wasn’t mainstream. It wasn’t normal.

It felt like we’d look like idiots.

That was the real fear.

Not just losing money.

Looking foolish.

A colleague of mine kept talking about Alice. You could see the change in him. There was hope in his face.

And at that point, we were desperate for hope.

We looked at each other and basically said:

Nothing else is working anyway. What are we out?

So we took the shot.

I shared the full story of what that experience ultimately did for us in this short reel:

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It changed far more than our circumstances.

It changed how we saw ourselves.

And honestly, we both wish we had done it sooner.

If you’re a high performer who knows something has to change but keeps hesitating because of what people might think… I get it.

Sometimes the biggest risk isn’t spending the money.

It’s staying the same.

If you’re ready to start taking control of your anxiety and your internal dialogue, the best place to begin is my free Anxiety Warrior Blueprint:

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It will show you the exact framework I use to help high performers regain control and move forward with clarity.

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About Vinnie Merz
Vinnie Merz is a life coach who helps high performers take control of their anxiety and achieve their goals. With a background in law, real estate, and state government, he has led teams and built multiple businesses while personally navigating high-pressure environments. Through his Anxiety Warrior framework, he helps professionals manage anxiety with confidence, lead with clarity, and build the success they deserve.