Do cool shit. Not someday—now. Not for approval—but because your soul came here to shake the stars loose.”
— Miki Agrawal

Introduction: The Loud Whisper of a Creative Soul

There’s a moment in every creator’s life—especially those of us in the second half of life—when the familiar grind and societal scripts start to lose their grip. You’ve played by the rules, earned your stripes, and followed the formulas. But a whisper keeps echoing louder: “Is this it?” That whisper is your soul knocking, and Miki Agrawal’s rallying cry—“Do cool shit. Not someday—now. Not for approval—but because your soul came here to shake the stars loose”—is a call to finally answer.

This isn’t motivational fluff. It’s a direct challenge to stop waiting for perfect plans or external validation and instead start expressing your wild, weird, and wonderful creative essence now.

1. Why “Cool Shit” Matters More Than You Think

“Cool” isn’t about what the masses cheer for—it’s what feels like fire in your chest.

For the solopreneur, that often looks like launching the project you’ve been dancing around for years. Writing the book that scares you. Recording the video that feels too honest. Designing the workshop or mastermind that isn’t for everyone, but is exactly right for your people.

Cool shit is not safe.
It’s not polite.
It’s not guaranteed to go viral.

But it is a direct line to your personal fulfillment and business resonance.

In fact, the moment you start doing what excites and scares you—what feels like soul electricity—you start shaking the stars loose.

That’s the zone where inspiration meets income.

2. The “Someday” Myth and the Midlife Wake-Up

Someday is a myth that has robbed too many creators of their prime years. Especially for those 45 and up, it’s tempting to think, “I missed my chance” or “I’ll do it when the kids are older… when the money’s stable… when I feel ready.”

But let’s be real: “someday” is the most seductive form of self-sabotage.

There’s no right time.
There’s only this time.

And the paradox is—when you finally start doing what matters now, time expands. Purpose renews. Clarity sharpens. And you realize your past was just practice for this very moment.

3. Approval Is the Wrong GPS

Miki’s line—“not for approval”—should be tattooed on every entrepreneur’s laptop.

Approval is a broken GPS for building anything worthwhile.

If you build for claps, likes, or praise, you’ll bend and water down what’s true until it fits a formula. And you’ll attract the wrong audience—people who like the filtered version of you instead of the real one.

But when you create from alignment rather than approval, something wild happens: your people show up. The ones who resonate deeply. Who pay, refer, reply, and stay.

Releasing the need for applause is the key to authentic influence and sustainable income.

4. The Soul Contract of the Creative

“You came here to shake the stars loose.”

Read that again.

It’s not a metaphor. It’s a mission.

You weren’t born to copy, delay, or shrink.
You were born to disrupt, to beautify, to question, to make things that shift energy.

That weird idea you had in the shower? That journaling program no one else is talking about? That visual story you want to tell, even if no one else is doing it?

That’s the stuff the universe is waiting for.
And the longer you delay, the heavier your soul gets.

5. From Idea to Income: The Practical Reframe

So how do you translate “do cool shit” into something monetizable? Here’s a simple reframing guide:

Soul Spark Idea Translation into Income
A blog about your burnout recovery journey Turn into a coaching offer for late-career professionals
A daily sketch you love doing Sell as digital prints or offer custom commissions
Your love of meaningful conversations Launch a paid group or live interview series

Don’t wait for some perfect launch. Ship messy. Ship soon. Ship something.

Money follows motion.

6. Resistance = Proof You’re Close

If this quote fires you up and scares you at the same time, good.

Fear is the border between your current self and your creative potential. Resistance shows up because the work matters.

Expect the self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and overthinking. And do it anyway.

One imperfect post. One raw email. One offer built in a day.

Momentum is more valuable than mastery.

Conclusion: Shake First, Monetize Later

Your soul didn’t come here to fit in.
It came to shake things up.

Whether that’s in your industry, your community, or your own heart—it begins with saying yes to now, not someday.

Start doing cool shit.
Start unapologetically.
And start where you are—with what you’ve got.

The stars are waiting.