You Will Never Be Ready... Just Start

Ever find yourself waiting for everything to be “just right” before you make a move? Newsflash: there’s no such thing as the perfect moment. The truth is, if you keep waiting to be ready, you’ll be waiting forever.

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

Let’s get real for a second. Have you ever told yourself, “I’ll start when I’m ready,” or “I’m just waiting for the right time”? We’ve all been there. But here’s the thing—you’ll never feel completely ready. And that’s okay!

The idea that there’s a perfect moment to start something new is just an excuse to avoid taking action. Whether it’s starting a new habit, chasing a dream, or making a big life change, the key is to just begin. Here’s why.

1. You Learn by Doing

The only way to get better at something is by actually doing it. Thinking about it, planning for it, or waiting for things to “feel right” won’t get you anywhere.

Sure, you might make mistakes at the beginning. But that’s how you learn. Every expert started out as a beginner, and they didn’t get to where they are by waiting until they felt perfectly ready.

Pro Tip: Start messy. Take one small step today, even if it’s not perfect. Action leads to progress.

2. Fear Will Always Be There

Let’s face it—fear isn’t going anywhere. You might be scared of failing, of looking silly, or of things not going as planned. That fear doesn’t go away just because you wait longer. In fact, the longer you wait, the bigger the fear becomes.

The trick? Start anyway. Fear shrinks when you take action. Each step you take makes you braver and more confident.

3. Life Won’t Wait

Time doesn’t pause while you wait to feel ready. Life keeps moving, and opportunities come and go. The longer you wait, the more you risk missing out on things that could change your life for the better.

So why wait? The perfect time is now. Don’t let hesitation keep you from going after what you want.

ACTIONABLE NEXT STEPS:

• Take One Step Today: Pick one thing you’ve been putting off and do it today—whether it’s starting that project, signing up for a class, or making a tough decision.

• Face Your Fear: Identify one fear that’s been holding you back and take one small action to push through it.

• Stop Overthinking: Don’t get stuck in the planning stage. Take messy action, and adjust as you go.

TAKEAWAYS:

You’ll never feel 100% ready, but that’s no reason to wait. Here’s how to get started:

• Learn by doing—action creates progress.

• Fear will always be there—act anyway.

• Life won’t wait for you to be ready—so start now.

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