I'm not ready yet

I wasn’t ready to write this article. I wasn’t even ready to start my own blog. I wasn't ready to publish my latest side project. Just like you might not feel ready to begin that side project you’ve been thinking about for weeks, months, maybe even years. Just like you might not feel ready to post regularly on social media and share your work.

We all know this feeling.

But here’s the truth: You don’t have to be ready. You just have to start. You have to act before your brain talks you out of it. If I could give you one piece of advice about creating content or starting a new project, it would be this: just start.

You already have that one idea in mind. Go to the platform of your choice and write something like:

“Today I’m starting to build on [your project]. I’ve had this in mind for such a long time, and today is the starting point. If anyone’s interested in updates, keep an eye on this account. I’ll share more as soon as I have something new to tell.”

And just like that, you’ve made it public. One or two people might read it. Maybe someone will reach out. But most importantly, you acted before your brain talked you out of it.

That’s a big step toward your goal of creating.

Once you’ve shared that first post, use the momentum. Start working on the idea. Think in small steps. Begin with a simple concept, maybe your first bullet points. Let it rest overnight, then read them again the next day. Delete some. Edit others. Add a few new ones.

Next, write a short vision statement for your project. Sketch a first draft. Do some quick research. Make a to-do list or build a small proof of concept.

It doesn’t matter what the step is or how small it feels. What matters is that you keep moving. You’re already on the right path.

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