You don't have to be perfect to start. So start NOW!

I chanced on a post on Facebook from one of my friends which kept me thinking. The Facebook post was a quote by Zig Ziglar which states "you don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great." 

Looking back at my life, I realised that this quote from Zig Ziglar is very true. I have always waited to get "my ducks in a row" before attempting to do anything. However, life has taught me that it is not a prudent way of living because sometimes, you just have to start, anyway. You cannot always wait for everything to be in order before you start something new. You don't have to be perfect to start doing something. You don't have to always start big in order to win big. Sometimes, it is the little beginnings that leads to greater success. 

Life can be hard. Starting new things can be even harder. That is why it's important to start small and work your way up to success.


We can all attest that most of the time, we don't do the things we set out to do. We find excuses and reasons to procrastinate. Do you know why? Maybe, like me, you are always waiting for the perfect timing.

In my short lifespan on earth, I have come to understand that one of the major hindrance to progress, in any form or shape, is the feeling of 'waiting to be perfect.' Guess what, there may never be a perfect timing or perfect place or perfect team. Ever.


So today, I want to challenge you to stop waiting for that perfect time or place to start. I challenge you to start, NOW! I challenge you to start, anyway. Remember, you have ONLY ONE LIFE. Make it count!

Do you want to become an author? Start writing NOW! Start that course NOW! Go and propose to that lady crush. Stop waiting! Do you have to quit that relationship which is draining you both physically and emotionally? Do it NOW! Do you want to start a new blog? Why not start NOW! Stop waiting! 

This is the time! Start NOW! 

if it helps you, this is my first blog post and thank you for reading it. Is it perfect? No. Have I started something new? Of course, yes. So let's take this journey together. I have started, so should you.

Maybe, you keep asking yourself "am I really equipped for this?" Yes, you are. So, GO!


It is normal to be hesitant or even afraid to try something new because you feel imperfect but ALWAYS remember, "you don't have to be great to start..." So, start NOW.


Let me end with another quote from J.P Morgan which says "the first step towards getting somewhere is to decide you are not going to stay where you are." 

Do you want to continue in self-doubt or you want to rise and start something new? I know you want to start something new, so START NOW. See you at the top where you belong.


Comments

  1. Arise Ghana YouthOctober 29, 2022 at 7:28 PM

    Never say never in life

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  2. AnonymousOctober 30, 2022 at 11:52 AM

    Wow this is encouraging thank you. God bless you

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  3. AnonymousOctober 30, 2022 at 12:07 PM

    A great piece, thank you so much

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    1. MawutorJanuary 25, 2023 at 4:30 PM

      Thank you for reading. Your comment is appreciated.

      Delete
  4. AnonymousOctober 30, 2022 at 9:43 PM

    Wow, great one,this is exceptional .I start today

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    1. MawutorJanuary 25, 2023 at 4:28 PM

      Thank you very much for your comment. Yes, START now!

      Delete

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