This philosophy saved me from my own perfectionism more times than I can count. When I wanted to learn cooking, I didn't read recipes endlessly; I burned onions and discovered how heat actually behaves. When I wanted to learn a language, I didn't memorize grammar rules; I stumbled through conversations with native speakers who corrected my mistakes... See more

What separates dreamers from doers isn't talent or luck—it's the willingness to start before feeling ready. The perfect moment is a myth. The right time is now.

But here's the key: Start small and learn fast. Your first move doesn't need to be perfect; it just needs to teach you something. Focus more on the next small step that moves you closer to... See more

And the only way to practice is by doing. I spend a lot of time contemplating the approach. The systems I need in place before I can work. The desire for a perfect plan to execute the perfect result. I forget, too often, that simply doing the thing – flawed but finished – is what will lead me to my goals. Intention matters but only when paired with... See more