I Almost Didn’t Write This.
Not because I didn’t want to. Not because I didn’t have the time.
But because I stared at the blank page and thought, Do I have anything worthwhile to say?
And for a brief moment, I considered waiting. Waiting for better inspiration, waiting for a more perfect idea, waiting until I felt more confident about what I was going to write.
Then I remembered: that’s how nothing gets done.
Because momentum doesn’t start with waiting. It starts with action.
And more often than not, showing up—even when it’s messy, even when you’re not sure—is half the battle.
We Spend So Much Time Waiting
We tell ourselves:
✔ I’ll start when I have a clearer plan.
✔ I’ll begin when I feel more confident.
✔ I’ll put myself out there when I’m sure it’ll be good enough.
But if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this: you will never feel 100% ready.
Waiting for perfection is how dreams stay stuck in drafts and great ideas die before they ever begin.
Because every book that’s ever been written, every idea that’s ever taken flight?
They started with someone who wasn’t ready—but started anyway.
The Time I Almost Didn’t Start This Blog
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about how consistency and courage are intertwined.
How the people we admire—writers, artists, entrepreneurs—aren’t necessarily the smartest or most talented. They’re the ones who kept showing up, even when self-doubt whispered, Maybe you’re not good enough.
📖 Example: When I started this blog, I told myself I needed a clearer niche, a better plan, a more refined voice.
The reality? I just needed to begin.
My first few posts weren’t perfect (still aren’t). I doubted myself (still do). But over time, something shifted:
✔ Showing up became easier.
✔ My writing became more confident.
✔ My connection with readers became deeper.
Had I waited for the perfect moment?
I’d still be waiting.
What Showing Up Actually Means (Spoiler: It’s Not Just About Work)
Showing up isn’t just about projects, careers, or creative work.
It’s about:
✔ Showing up for conversations, even the hard ones.
✔ Showing up for relationships, even when life gets busy.
✔ Showing up for yourself, even when motivation is nowhere to be found.
Because showing up—fully, imperfectly but wholeheartedly—is how things change.
How to Show Up (Even When You’d Rather Wait for the Perfect Moment)
1️⃣ Lower the Bar (Because Perfectionism Is a Buzzkill)
We put so much pressure on ourselves to start the right way that we end up not starting at all.
📖 Example: I used to believe every piece of writing had to be polished and profound. Now? I remind myself:
✔ A messy first draft is better than a blank page.
✔ A flawed conversation is better than no conversation at all.
✔ A small step is better than standing still.
(Also, let’s be real—the first pancake is always a little weird, but that doesn’t mean you stop making breakfast.)
2️⃣ Break It Down (Because Overwhelm Kills Momentum)
Big dreams are exciting until you start thinking about how much work is actually involved—and suddenly, lying face-down on the floor seems like the better option.
📖 Example: If I told myself, "Write a book," I’d panic. But if I say, "Write one page," suddenly, I can do that.
When in doubt, shrink the goal.
✔ Want to get in shape? Start with five minutes of movement.
✔ Want to write? Start with one sentence.
✔ Want to start a business? Brainstorm one idea.
Momentum builds when you stop overthinking and start doing.
3️⃣ Stop Waiting to Feel Ready (Because You Never Will)
Readiness is a myth. Nobody wakes up one morning and thinks, Wow, today I am fully prepared for greatness.
📖 Example: I used to think successful people must have some secret confidence gene that I was missing. Then I realized:
✔ They weren’t more ready. They just started.
You don’t have to feel ready. You just have to begin.
4️⃣ Make It a Habit (Because One Day Turns Into a Lifetime)
Some days, showing up is easy.
Other days, it’s like trying to run through wet cement while carrying a backpack full of bricks.
That’s why habit matters more than motivation.
📖 Example: I don’t always feel like writing. But when I commit to just showing up, I almost always end up creating something.
And over time? That habit turns into progress.
What Happens When You Show Up (Even Imperfectly)
✔ You build momentum.
✔ You gain confidence.
✔ You create more than you ever thought possible.
And most importantly?
You stop waiting for your life to begin and actually start living it.
Your Nudge to Start (Because You’ll Never Regret Showing Up)
So today, this is your reminder:
👉 Show up for your art.
👉 Show up for your dreams.
👉 Show up even when you don’t feel ready.
Because nothing changes until you do.
Want to Show Up More Consistently? Here Are Some Great Resources
📖 The War of Art – Steven Pressfield
A fantastic read on overcoming resistance and committing to your craft.
📖 Atomic Habits – James Clear
Practical strategies for building consistency in anything you do.
📖 The Pomodoro Technique
A simple time-management method to help you get started and stay focused.