A Letter For When You're Struggling To Start

Here's a letter for when you're struggling to start. Take a breath. Now let's go!

Okay, let’s talk. I know you’re currently standing at the edge of the "I-should-start-this-new-thing" cliff, staring into the abyss like it's a never-ending buffet of confusion and self-doubt. Trust me, I get it.

But here’s a wild idea - maybe it's not an abyss, and maybe you’re not gonna trip and faceplant into disaster. Maybe it's a trampoline down there, waiting to launch you into your next big thing.

Yes, I'm fully aware this analogy is one terrible jump away from a motivational poster with a cat, but bear with me. This is a letter for when you're struggling to start, but keep going.

I get why you’re stuck. That voice in your head saying, “What if I fail? What if it’s not perfect?” is super loud, right?

But here’s the thing - no one in the history of doing anything remotely worthwhile has gotten it perfect from day one.

Seriously, the Wright brothers crashed their plane how many times before they figured out how not to fall out of the sky?

It’s not about getting it perfect; it’s about getting it started. And knowing you, you’ll probably get to "awesome" faster than most people get to "acceptable."

Look, I know your brain likes to throw little self-doubt parties, and it’s easy to RSVP with a big ol' "Yeah, I probably can’t do this." But who invited doubt anyway? That guy’s a total buzzkill.

Remember, you’ve done hard things before. You’ve overcome challenges that would make most people curl up in the fetal position with a gallon of ice cream.

You’ve got all the tools you need; now it’s just time to swing the hammer and break ground on this thing.

Here’s the deal: starting anything new is always scary. That's the universe’s way of testing whether you really want it.

Like, you’re about to dive into this venture, are you a casual dabbler or are you about to make this thing your kingdom?

I vote you go full monarch mode. Sure, you might stumble. But falling flat on your face is way better than never getting off the couch, right?

Besides, the world could use more of what you have to offer. We’ve got enough mediocre stuff floating around; we need something with your special brand of brilliance sprinkled all over it.

So, what are you waiting for? Someone else to do it first? Pffft, please. You’ve always been a trailblazer, not a follower.

So, in summary: you're amazing, you've got this, and if I have to, I will personally - metaphorically - drag you kicking and screaming into success because that’s what I'm here for.

Plus, imagine how smug you’ll get to be when this thing works out and you can be all, “Oh yeah, I totally started this. No big deal.”

Anyway, go forth and be awesome - or at least start being slightly above average until the awesome kicks in. You’ve got my support, my admiration, and my encouragement every step of the way.

Cheers to what you’re about to accomplish. I’m already proud of you.

Much love,