Nobody Knows What They’re Doing at the Start

Ever feel like you have no idea what you’re doing or where you’re going? Guess what? Neither did Lamborghini, Samsung, or Nintendo when they started. They just tried something, kept going, and figured it out along the way. The truth is, no one has it all figured out in the beginning. The key is to start anyway.

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Welcome to another issue of Better Self—let’s take another step toward growth!

Here’s a little secret: the most successful people you know didn’t have some grand, perfect plan when they started. They didn’t wake up one day and know they’d change the world. They just took the first step. And then the next.

Lamborghini? They made tractors.
Samsung? A grocery store.
Nintendo? Playing cards.
LG? Facial cream.
IKEA? Pens.

None of these brands started with the shiny, world-famous image they have today. They just started where they were, worked with what they had, and kept trying.

The same is true for you. If you’re waiting to feel ready or to have all the answers before you start, you’ll be waiting forever. Here’s why you need to stop waiting and just start.

1. You Learn by Doing

The best way to figure things out is to start. You’ll never know what works (or doesn’t) until you try. It’s messy, sure. You’ll make mistakes. But those mistakes are what teach you and help you grow.

If Lamborghini had waited to have the perfect plan, they’d still be making tractors. And that’s fine—but it’s not the empire they’ve built today.

Pro Tip: Start small. You don’t need a perfect plan. Just take one tiny step toward your idea today.

2. Your Path Will Unfold As You Go

You don’t need to know exactly where you’re going to get started. The path reveals itself one step at a time. Maybe what you try first won’t work out—that’s okay. It’s leading you somewhere.

The biggest mistake you can make is staying stuck. Movement creates momentum. Even if you pivot later, you’re further along than you would be if you never started.

Pro Tip: Think about one thing you’ve been overthinking. Now ask yourself, “What’s the simplest way I can start this today?” Then do it.

3. The Only Way to Fail Is to Stop Trying

Success isn’t about being perfect; it’s about persistence. The people who make it are the ones who keep going, even when they’re unsure, scared, or doubting themselves. The only way to fail is to give up.

When you commit to trying, experimenting, and learning, you’re already winning.

ACTIONABLE NEXT STEPS:

• Take the First Step: Think of one goal you’ve been putting off. Break it down into the tiniest action you can take today. Then do it.

• Embrace Failure: Make a deal with yourself: every mistake is a lesson, not a reason to quit.

• Start Before You’re Ready: Write down one thing you’ve been overthinking and promise yourself you’ll start within the next 24 hours.

TAKEAWAYS:

No one knows what they’re doing at the start. But here’s the key:

• Start small. You’ll learn as you go.

• Your path will unfold step by step—trust it.

• Keep going. The only way to fail is to stop trying.

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