We often have an idea, sense a need to fill or just feel a simple nudge about something we should do.
The time to start is now.
Whether it is to take a step to heal a troubled relationship, extend some help and encouragement to someone struggling, improve our health, meet a need in our community or an idea to start or improve a business.
The time to start is now. It is a much more effective strategy to start with a few small steps than to wait for that elusive perfect time.
As we continue on our journey to build and strengthen our character, committing to move forward with small steps of action when we see an opportunity will keep us headed in the right direction to reach our full potential.
When we start with just a few small steps as opposed to the thunder and lightening of a dramatic start, we realize a number of benefits:
- We don’t have to be perfect with each small step so we can course correct quickly as we see the need.
- With a few small steps, we do not “bet the farm” so we can recover from small steps that turn into “learning opportunities” or if you prefer to label them as “mistakes.”
- We learn and grow a great deal more when we are in the ring as opposed to sitting in the back row wondering what it might be like to be in the fight.
- We reinforce to those around us the simple truth that real, lasting change always happens with small steps over time, not with shock and awe in one main event. It is the focus and persistence of the courageous few taking small steps over time that drives lasting change.
The time to start is now.
As we commit to start with a few small steps as opposed to waiting for the perfect time, we build and strengthen our character and Character Creates Opportunity for us to reach our full potential.