May 11, 2025

Let’s be honest — starting something new can be terrifying. Whether it’s a business idea that won’t leave you alone or a creative project that tugs at your heart, it’s easy to pause and say, “Not yet.” But here’s the truth: you should start before you’re ready.   That moment of hesitation? It’s normal. But staying there too long keeps you stuck. I know, because I’ve been there.   There was a time I sat with a notebook full of ideas. I had the passion but kept holding back, waiting for the perfect moment. I told myself I needed more time, knowledge, and confidence. But deep down, I was just scared. Start before you’re ready—it’s a mindset I had to grow into. Sound familiar?   “If we wait until we’re ready, we’ll be waiting for the rest of our lives.” — Lemony Snicket That quote felt like a quiet push — or maybe the wake-up call I didn’t know I needed. I realised the longer I waited for “ready”, the more life passed by with my dreams still locked inside me.   Start Before You’re Ready: The Fear Feels Real — But It Doesn’t Have to Win That voice in your head saying, “What if I fail?” Or “Who am I to do this?” can be loud. Mine certainly was. It fed on doubt and perfectionism. It kept whispering, “Wait till you are sure.”   But here’s the truth I’ve learnt: the only way to quiet that voice is to take action. Even small, shaky, unsure action. Start before you’re ready, because fear doesn’t disappear until you move.   “Start before you’re ready. Don’t prepare; begin.” — Mel Robbins. You don’t need to have it all figured out. You need a little courage to try.   Start Before You’re Ready: You’ll Never Know Until You Try Starting doesn’t mean having a flawless plan. It doesn’t mean knowing exactly how things will turn out. It simply means being willing to move forward, even if your hands are trembling and your heart is pounding.   “You don’t have to see the whole staircase; just take the first step.” — Martin Luther King Jr. I didn’t feel ready, but I clicked “publish” anyway — and looking back, that small act of courage started something beautiful. By starting before you’re ready, you give yourself permission to grow and discover joy along the way.    Failure Isn’t the Enemy — Inaction Is We fear failure so much that we forget: trying and learning is never failure. It’s how we grow. “There is no failure except in no longer trying.” — Chris Bradford   I’ve stumbled and made my fair share of mistakes. But I’ve also discovered more than I ever expected — not just about writing, but about who I am. Start before you’re ready, and let the process shape you.   Start Before You’re Ready: You Are More Ready Than You Think The people you look up to? They didn’t start because they were ready. What pushed them forward wasn’t readiness but a quiet conviction: “This matters enough to begin.”   “You are more ready than you think. You just need to believe it for long enough to begin.” — Unknown. You don’t need to be fearless. You need to care enough to begin. And the best way to begin is to start before you’re ready.    What I Hope You Remember If something has been nudging at your heart — a dream, a passion, an idea — don’t keep putting it off until everything feels perfect. There is no perfect moment. There is only now. Sometimes, starting before you’re ready helps you grow into readiness.   Start Before You’re Ready: Brave Enough to Begin What’s that one thing you’ve been holding close — that idea, dream, desire — but haven’t started yet? You don’t have to feel completely ready to take the first step. Just naming it is powerful. I encourage you today to write it down in your journal or share with me in the comments, “I’m choosing to start before I’m ready.” That one moment of honesty might be the light someone else needs to find their way.   You matter, and your beginning is already beautiful