Who will be crushed when i clear this path?

Yup. The simplest checklist can be a shocker.
By example, when you finally get your perceived or desired "outcome,"
when will you get it
where
how
why
& with whom, who is there, and how are others affected by that change?

Where the paths you clear show you the roads you can take.

It's just "ecology." by example, a gas guzzling car is faster, but costs more for you, and pollutes the environment our kids will all grow up in.
So, perhaps, we might ask, how do we live our truth in the way that helps the most?
Reverse story:
i have heard it said, "how dare you pretend to be timid? Do you know how many lives will not bloom because someone else took command?"

so perhaps, more reflection, more prayer, more meditation,
and even more positive action?

Great start for a group discussion, eh? One that consolidates a "when to reflect more, how to decide, & when to act?"

Becuase you're right, we are all built somewhat differently (which is great), yet from the same great template.

So, now, how do we choose? Where do we begin?
When do we begin?

How soon is now?