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Akintola Abiodun
Akintola Abiodun

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Just start it!

Have you ever been awake at 3am?., thinking about improving your life and becoming a better version of yourself? Do you feel an innate desire to start something, maybe a startup, an agency, or even learn a new programming language, but you are unsure where to begin ๐Ÿ˜”? We have all been there, myself included.

This struggle is something most people face. I like to call it body-mind dissonance, when you are really ready to take action, but your mind literally doesn't know where to start. This is where mindless raw action comes into play. You don't need to have the entire plan figured out before you begin. Just start! Along the way, the full picture will come together. Success and growth happen step by step.

Let me give you an example. If you want to earn a degree, no one bombards you with the entire course list on day one. You progress in steps, starting with an orientation. You go level by level, semester by semester until you inevitably achieve your goal. That is what growth is about. That is what success is about, raw action consistency with steps.

The same applies to anything you want to accomplish. If you want to learn a programming language, start by reading the docs, thatโ€™s a great first step. Then move on to the next milestone (it will come to you right away! ๐Ÿ˜‰).

If you want to start a business, begin by registering it, that is a significant milestone. If you have an idea for a project youโ€™ve been thinking about, open your text editor and initialize the project (raw action!).

Remember, you do not need to have the entire idea fully formed before you start. The key is to take that first step. So, just start it!

And when you start, remember to be consistent and always look out for the next milestone to achieve. On a final note: What will you just start today? I wish you all a very successful 2025.

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