Sometimes we convince ourselves that right now isn't quite right.

It's not the wrong time necessarily, but soon.

We'll have that thing that will make the perfect launch point soon.

So we'll wait.

You hear it a lot with hopeful creators, right? As soon as I get the camera,

I'm going to start the podcast. As soon as I feel inspired, I'll start writing. Or how about this

one we can all relate to in some way? As soon as it's January 1, I'll start taking care of myself and my health.

And I'm not talking about this because I read about it. I'm talking about it because I live it.

It's an adversary I'm always up against. The allure of waiting for that perfect moment.

But here's the deal.

When you start now,

the imperfections become part of the value.

People see imperfections and become inspired by them.

He started getting in shape in his garage with two dumbbells.

Look at that.

She started writing her novel in a notebook waiting to pick her kids up from school.

Going now not only destroys that enemy that is procrastination, it also gives you something

of value in return.

It lets the very fact that you found a way become a narrative in your story.

It allows your imperfections to become your greatness.

I recently relocated my studio to Scottsdale, a move that, according to the moving company,

would take seven to ten days.

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