"Just Do It"
by Katherine Winters


A large part of success lies in just doing it.

Many times a problem, project or endeavor may seem insurmountable, or it may seem as if the project is made up of so many micro-projects and things that must be done before anything else can get done . . . that we simply give up, or make a mental note to do it next week, next month, next year.

And then we forget about it.

Don't forget, don't let life's daily mundanity get in the way, and don't make excuses for why you can't do something.

Don't have enough money? Find a way to get what you need, whether through barter, a loan, or another vendor that will give you what you need for less money. There is always a way to get what now seems unaffordable, but it may take a little (or a lot!) of ingenuity and a few hours of research. And don't be afraid to ask for a lower price. Almost every price is negotiable, so just offer what you're able or willing to pay. You might just get what you asked for.

Not enough time? Think, for example, about all the successful entrepreneurs who once held down full-time jobs while moonlighting in their garage at night. Find the time. It's not easy, but you can make a realistic time plan and stick to it by carving away unnecessary events and using "idle" time (commuting, lunch breaks, twenty minutes before work, etc.) to work on your project.

Don't have enough courage? Forget about courage. Feel the fear and do it anyway. You haven't really lived if you've never tackled a project that made you shake in your boots, fearful that you would be "found out" as an imposter. Everyone -- even the most successful people in any field -- experiences fear. The difference between these people and the ones that fail to accomplish their goals is simply that the achievers did it anyway.

And finally, forget about the naysayers. Many people spend too much time miserable in their own lives and bringing down others -- including their loved ones -- who want to pursue a passion. If you can't forget about them, use their doubt as ammunition for your fire. Pursue your dream, secure in the knowledge that you will prove the naysayers wrong.

The reach of your potential is limitless. Take that first step today.

Article courtesy of MediaPeak, http://mediapeak.com/

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