How to Make Serious Progress In Life: Act Before You Feel Ready
Waiting for the right time is a myth.
One of the biggest reasons people struggle in life is that they’re always waiting to feel ready, inspired, or motivated before they take action. Whether they start a new career, take a trip, or get in shape, they’re always waiting for the perfect moment to achieve their goals.
But the truth is the right moment will never happen.
In this article, I’ll explain why waiting until you feel “ready” sets you up for failure and how to finally start taking action in life—especially when you don’t feel ready in the moment.
Why You’ll Never Feel “Ready”
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
— Will Durant
Your life is the sum of your habits; you are what you do. So once you do something beyond your current level and outside of your comfort zone, by definition, it must be difficult and you will never feel ready.
Also, your feelings lie to you. (Our brains, in fact, are wired to be negative.) Your emotions are actually chemicals, and your body gets accustomed to what you currently feel—anytime…
