Odile, “the vision is clear, but the evidence hasn’t arrived yet” captures the exposed middle of building something before the market answers back. I appreciate how the conversation with the vendor helped you recognize that belief had already become practice through every email sent, walk taken, and return to the desk after doubt surfaced. The old voice still speaks, yet it no longer receives authority over your next action. Grateful for the honesty with which you show that beginning on your own terms can require trusting the person you are becoming before anyone else confirms the work.