If motion doesn’t lead to results, why do we do it? Sometimes we do it because we actually need to plan or learn more. But more often than not, we do… - James Clear

Most of us are experts at avoiding criticism. It doesn’t feel good to fail or to be judged publicly, so we tend to avoid situations where that might happen. And that’s the biggest reason why you slip into motion rather than taking action: you want to delay failure.

The challenge for anyone interested in making progress is to simultaneously have
(1) the confidence to go after what you want and
(2) the humility to accept who you are right now and
(3) the willingness to build skills that bridge the gap between 1 and 2.

Mastery requires both impatience and patience.

The impatience to have a bias toward action, to not waste time, and to work with a sense of urgency each day.

The patience to delay gratification, to wait for your actions to accumulate, and to trust the process.

Whenever you are stuck searching for the optimal plan, remember:

Getting started changes everything.