You want to start a project. Write a book. Leave your firm and start out on your own.
Why haven’t you? What are you waiting for? Information? Inspiration? The right time?
Whatever it is that’s holding you back, it’s killing your dreams and stifling your momentum.
You don’t need more information. Or confidence. Or time. You don’t need buy-in from anyone. The time will never be right, so stop waiting and do it now. Take the first step.
Book the room. Announce your plan on social media. Burn your ships. Do something to affirm that you’re doing this and don’t look back.
I remember opening my first law office. I wasn’t ready. But I knew it was something I had to do so I did it. Signed a lease. Bought some furniture. And told everyone I was open for business.
You probably know that I had a rough time of it. But I made it. You will too.
Whatever you’re doing, once you start, you find ways to make things work. One foot in front of another and before you know it, you have arrived.
Take a chance on your idea. Trust that things will work out.
What if they don’t? What if you leap and the net doesn’t appear?
You might get hurt. But you will survive. You will have learned things you didn’t know before, and through that knowledge and experience, you will grow. You’ll know people you didn’t know before and some of them will help you with whatever comes next.
On the other hand, you may be a stunning success. Everything may work out far better than you ever thought possible. Your project or venture may lead to glorious achievements and position you for even better things down the road.
No matter what happens, you’ll have an adventure. A story for your grandkids.
Don’t wait until the time is right or you feel ready. Start now. You’ll be glad you did.
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