After finishing reading, “Courage is Calling” by Ryan Holiday (Amazon), I want to leave you with one chapter that really stood out to me.

Just Start Somewhere. Just Do Something.

“Go for the hard problems, the ambitious projects. 

Start small… on something big. 

Begin with petites actions but on your magnum opus. 

Eliminate one problem. Move things one iota. Write one sentence. Send one letter. Make a mark.

We can figure out what’s next after that.” 

I find the analogy of headlights illuminating a dark road particularly inspiring. This gentle glow may only reveal a short distance ahead, but little by little, even in pitch darkness, you can reach your destination this way. 

It’s tempting to hold out for the perfect moment to write, the ideal concept, or the right conditions. Yet, what truly matters is building momentum, cultivating confidence, and checking off those small tasks. This is how you train, practice, and grow.

Don’t hesitate. Begin now. Do what you can, where you are, with what you have. Write. Create. It all adds up.

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