A message for everyone who almost posts, but doesn’t.

I’d already noticed participation rising in the forums, but seeing how many people stepped forward this Thanksgiving to share their journeys and what they were grateful for was powerful to witness.

Thanksgiving gave many of us a reason to pause and reflect, but this journey reminds us that gratitude isn’t tied to a single day. It’s a way of living and a core part of our transformation.

Many, if not all of us, chose to join Supra Human the moment something inside finally said, “I’m done settling. I’m ready for more. I’m ready for change.”

But even after we joined, although some of us jumped right in, many of us chose to remain quiet.

Not because we don’t care.
Not because we’re not inspired.
And definitely not because we don’t belong.

Now, there could be a number of reasons why, but one possible reason could be fear. Fear of judgment. Fear of not being “there yet.” Fear of saying the wrong thing. Fear of being seen. Fear of trying and failing again.

With this in mind, when it comes to interactions in the forums, we often find ourselves watching, scrolling, and quietly absorbing instead of stepping forward.

And so we begin to tell ourselves, “I’ll speak when I’m more consistent. When I’m stronger. When I look better. When I’ve finally proven something.”

What we don’t always realize is that those thoughts are the very thing keeping us silent, and silence is the only thing standing between where we are and where we want to be.

But connection doesn’t come from waiting and waiting for the perfect moment. It comes from choosing to jump in and participate.

Supra Human is a powerful program with great structure, but one of the things that truly sets it apart is the forums. A living, breathing space where members can express their thoughts, share their ideas, voice challenges, and celebrate their wins together.

Because of what this space offers, it was only a matter of time before I felt called to step out of the background and start sharing my own journey here, after sitting on the sidelines for so long. There are really two reasons I chose to do so.

First, the process of self-reflection and writing was therapeutic. It helped me process where I’ve been and gain clarity on where I’m going.

Second, at some point, someone else’s post had a real impact on me. It sparked something inside me and made me realize that if I shared my own story, it could do the same for someone else.

But I’ll be honest, it didn’t come easy at first. It actually took a few months before I worked up the courage to be seen and finally hit post.

What ultimately freed me was continuing to see others share openly. It helped quiet the fear in my own mind and gave me the courage to finally do the same. Along the way, something I read really hit me. I’m responsible for what I write, not for how others choose to interpret it. Interpretation usually reflects the reader’s state of mind, not my truth. And when I fully accepted that, it lifted a weight and made it much easier for me to share.

And if we’re being real, we’ve all done this. We post something on Facebook or Instagram, check our phone a little too often, and when the likes or comments don’t show up the way we hope, it leaves us feeling a little empty. That’s the trap of external validation.

And for some of us, that experience alone is enough to make us hesitate the next time we even think about sharing.

This isn’t just in our heads either. Psychologists and therapists have been talking about this for years. The more we tie our worth to external validation, the more it affects our confidence, our mood, and our willingness to show up again.

And that’s exactly why this space is different. What’s been built here at Supra Human is more than just a program. It’s a safe environment. A place where we don’t have to perform, compete, or measure our worth by likes, reactions, or even harsh comments, because we are surrounded by like-minded people who are here to grow, support, and rise together. A place where there will always be encouragement, honesty, and support. A space where we can show up as we are, not as we think we’re supposed to be.

That’s why sharing here isn’t about applause or seeking acceptance. It’s about expression. It’s about clarity. It’s about growth.

And here’s something we’ve all heard at one point or another, and I think it’s especially relevant here. If we want something we’ve never had, we have to be willing to do something we’ve never done. And growth doesn’t happen in the comfort zone.

So here is the real challenge. Let’s step one inch outside of our comfort zone today.

You don’t need the perfect post.
You don’t need a finished transformation story.
You don’t need to feel completely ready or confident.

If it helps, here are a few simple ways to start:

·  Introduce yourself

·  Say what brought you here

·  Share where you’re at in your journey

·  Share one win or one struggle

·  Post one goal for the rest of the year or the upcoming one

·  Drop something you’re grateful for today

·  Or simply say hello and let us know you’re here

And here’s the thing. The more you share, the more you get out of this program. Every time you open up, you’re not just helping others. You’re also deepening your own journey. It’s a virtuous cycle. The more you put in, the more you get back.

Once you start, it becomes easier to do the next one, and the next one after that. And as you continue to show up, you never know who might take something away from what you share. One day, you could be standing at a Supra Human event just like Ben Shortreed and have someone you don’t even know come up to you and say, “Hey, are you so and so? I just wanted to thank you for what you shared. It really helped me.” And in that moment, everything will make sense.

And as more of us step forward, our team, our family, and this entire community will continue to grow, connect, and evolve.

And even after reading all of this, if sharing still feels uncomfortable, that’s okay. Growth and change are a process, and discomfort is part of that process. We came here on our own, but we’re not meant to do this alone. We have a team. We have a community. We have people we can lean on. All that’s required of us is that we choose to participate.

So start small. One honest thought or comment. You don’t need to share the whole story. Just one piece of where you are today.

Even the smallest contribution matters.

Your voice matters.
Your presence matters.
And the moment you step forward, this community grows stronger.

Breaking The Silence
A Reflection by Alexander Bush
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