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Starting is scary because it means you have to put yourself, along with your pride, ego, and reputation, out there and at risk. It means you are facing the possibility that you may fail or be rejected, and it may happen behind closed doors or in front of your family and friends. Starting means things may be out of your control or that you may end up looking, and feeling, like a fool.

So instead doing any of these scary things, it is easier and feels safer to stay comfortable and never start at all. But, my friends, if that is the mindset you have and course you choose to take, then please realize that you may never start anything... And in turn, you will surely miss 100% of the shots you choose to not take.  In other words, although you will not fail, it also means you will not succeed.  I am not saying you have to go out there and take a big leap of faith or that it has to be one big step.  That would be irrational and not smart.

Let’s be real here.  We only have so much time, so much energy, and so much confidence (and resources). We want to be smart and not waste any of it.  We want to make sure that if we are starting something, that we are being realistic and strategic and so taking that shot should happen in small, well thought out, strategic steps.

The amazing thing is that every time you act, reality changes. Taking that step may get you closer to what you want... and sometimes.... what you want may change as a result of what you discover.

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