Most people never start the thing they want most in life because they research themselves right out of it. In this episode, I get real about how information overload is one of the sneakiest dream killers out there, and how the simple act of just jumping in and finding out if you enjoy something has been behind every meaningful thing I have built. If you have been waiting until you know everything before you start, this episode is your wake-up call.

Key Takeaways

Too much research before starting something new can talk you out of the very thing you were meant to do.
Enjoyment has to come first. Strategy can always be layered on later, but you cannot build backward.
Showing growth matters more than showing perfection. My first book had a typo in the first three words, and I am proud of it.
You do not have to understand everything about something to know that you love it. Sometimes "I enjoy this" is enough of a reason to begin.
Waiting for the perfect plan is how you spend your whole life on the sidelines watching instead of playing.

Action Steps

Identify one thing you have been researching but never started, and commit to taking one real action on it today, before you do any more research.
Ask yourself honestly whether the goal you are chasing is something you genuinely enjoy, or just something you think you should want. Let the answer guide your next move.
Release the need for perfection before launch. Write the first chapter, book the first gig, or take the first class. Let people see your growth in real time.

Notable Quote Find what you love, find something you're passionate about, and then put some skill to it. You'll build a life that you want. You'll build a life that you're proud of.