“You’re not behind. Everyone’s timeline looks different from the outside. Keep building yours.”

“You don’t need to know exactly how you’ll get there yet. Just keep taking the next step.”

“I work in this space and might be able to point you in the right direction. Feel free to reach out.”

“I was in a very similar place a couple of years ago. I remember how impossible the first step felt.”

“I might know someone who could be really useful for this. If you want, I’d be happy to introduce you.”

“Whatever happens, I hope you remember that starting was already a big step. Rooting for you.”