So often, what stops us is not the difficulty of the task itself but the way we complicate it in our heads.
We overthink.
We plan endlessly.
We wait for the “perfect” moment, the perfect shoes, the perfect conditions.
And in doing so, we create so much inertia that we never begin.
Take exercise. We imagine we need the right gym clothes, an hour of free time, the right playlist, the right energy. The truth? None of that matters. What matters is stepping out the door.
A 45-minute walk in Zone 2 is not about technical precision — it’s about momentum. Simply putting on whatever shoes you have and walking around the block. Tell yourself you’re just going for 5 minutes. Often, that’s enough to trick the mind into starting, and once you start, you keep going.
The same applies to the gym. It doesn’t have to be a two-hour session. Just show up. Do a few sets. Leave. Consistency beats perfection every single time.
This mindset isn’t only about exercise. It’s about life.
Starting a business? Don’t wait until every detail is polished. Launch something small. Learn by doing.
Want to take swimming lessons? Don’t wait for the “right season.” Just get in the pool.
Learning something new? Don’t wait for the perfect course. Start with whatever is in front of you.
The trick is to fool your own mind. Instead of staring at the peak of the mountain, just focus on the next step. Tell yourself, “It’s not a big deal, I’ll just do this small piece.” And when you keep doing that, the big things take care of themselves.
Life rewards momentum, not hesitation.
Perfection looks good on paper, but action moves the needle. Don’t wait until everything is aligned. Don’t waste energy on overthinking the attire, the timing, the gear, the what-ifs.
Just start. Take one step. And then another.
Because the hardest part of anything worthwhile is never the middle or the end. It’s the first five minutes.