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Being Ready

I'm not ready. I don't have what it takes. What if I lack the skills and fail miserably?
These are many questions that come to my mind when I plan something. It's a stressful conversation in my mind.

Even though I know life is all about making mistakes and learn from them, I try my best to avoid them. I simply try to avoid inconveniences. I know they are unavoidable, but still I'd prefer things to go smoothly. I think I spend too much time of making sure things go right, rather than taking the proper action. I was later reminded that they are excuses to not getting started. It's a form of procrastination. It would prove a point when things don't go as expected. I have the goal to not get the job done because I don't want to change. I want to stay where I am, even if it means being stuck where I am. 

Since then, I've realised that it's okay not to be ready. It's okay to learn as you go along. You should actually start before you feel ready (because you'll never feel like it- always something to learn) and know that whatever you need (lessons, resources), you will gain when you need it. 

Go along and enjoy the process, the journey. It's not always going to be smooth-sailing, but you will be moving forward in the direction of your dreams. So, stop waiting and take action now. 


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