How to Start Anything Without Waiting for the Perfect Moment

Taking action is often the hardest step. We all have dreams, projects, or trips we want to start, but we keep waiting for the “right moment.” Maybe you want to write a page of your book, book a flight to Bali or Costa Rica, start coding a new app, or launch a web3 project. The list goes on. The truth is, the perfect moment never comes. There’s always a reason to wait, to postpone, to tell yourself you’ll do it tomorrow.

One thing that really helps is creating a point of no return. For example, once you book your flight, you have to go. If you’ve always wanted to visit Antarctica, book the ticket tonight. If you need a visa, apply for it now. Once you’ve made that commitment, you’re already on your way. The same goes for writing a book, maybe you book a five-star hotel with a spa, and because you’ve invested so much, you’ll feel compelled to write and make the most of your stay. The important thing is to do something now. There is no perfect time.

There’s a Chinese proverb that says the best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago. The second-best time is now. That’s exactly how it works with action. Don’t wait for the stars to align. Start today, right now.

I’m writing as I speak, using my Freewrite device. The tool is useful, but what matters most is that I’m doing the work. What about you? What do you want to achieve? If you’re still searching for your passion, think back to what you loved doing before other people’s expectations took over.

For example, I loved my pirate ship and Playmobil toys. I collected them, and if I were still looking for a passion, I could sell collectible Playmobil sets on Shopify or another e-commerce platform. That could become a new hobby. Or, since I’m a developer, I could create Playmobil-themed games, even if it sounds a bit old-fashioned. If you like board games, maybe you could turn that into a web3 app. The point is, you can mix what you loved as a child with what you know now, and suddenly, you have a new idea.

So, if you’re searching for your passion, look at what you enjoyed before you cared about what others thought. Combine that with your current skills, and you might find your next project. But above all, take action. No more excuses. I’m with you.

The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago. The second-best time is now. Chinese proverb

Action is the foundational key to all success. Pablo Picasso

Key Takeaways

• There is no perfect moment to start: begin now.
• Create a point of no return to commit yourself.
• Look to your childhood passions for inspiration.
• Mix what you loved as a kid with your current skills for new ideas.
• Stop making excuses and take the first step today.

Reflection

• What have you been putting off that you could start today?
• What did you love doing as a child, and how could you bring that into your life now?
• What’s one action you can take right now to move forward?