It’s not always easy, there are a lot of distractions, but showing up is valuable. No matter how little you moved, you’ve made 100% more progress than if you didn’t.
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We celebrate birthdays, but we also realize that we were made before we were born. Similarly, our projects start prior to the kickoff. Often, we don’t know precisely when the idea was conceived, but we know it was curated over time.
Just like a child, your project needs to be nurtured throughout its lifecycle. And once we have done our work and released it to the user or the world, it might, again, take on a life of its own, just like a child.
If we did a good job, we may be pleasantly surprised by the impact it creates, beyond the original goals we set for the project.
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We are imperfect beings. We do and will make the wrong choices that we regret. In these moments, we need to ask: “what would I tell a friend in this situation?” Then be that friend to ourselves.
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Often, it’s tempting to listen to only one side of the story, to make a decision, and then look for supporting evidence. We might even think that we have made a rational decision.
What if, instead of trying to confirm our hypothesis, we come in with an open mind, look at all the data and the stories it tells us, and then let the data lead us to a conclusion? It requires more courage and patience, but the conclusions we draw would arguably be more accurate and lead to more interesting, richer insights.
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There’s an old saying that emphasizes starting, that pitching up is already half the battle. Any change worth pursuing, whether it’s a health goal, spiritual or financial, does require significant commitment just to start. To go from “I want to” to “I am” is a huge step worthy of patting yourself on the back.
Once you start, more things will inevitably change, for there is no plan that could take into account all possibilities. When this happens, and especially when the path ahead is so foggy, persistence is key. Do your homework, assess your options, and keep going. By keeping the journey interesting, and building in rewards, you’ll be clearing the fog bit by bit.
While a great beginning is half the battle, a committed middle is a critical element to finishing well.
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