"نادر نیست که مردم تمام عمرشان را صرف انتظار برای شروع به زندگی کنند."

People often get caught up in waiting for the "perfect" moment to start living their dreams. They think, "I’ll start traveling once I retire," or "I’ll write that book when the kids are older." The core idea here is that many of us put off truly living because we’re waiting for some ideal set of circumstances that may never come.

Historically, this sentiment has been echoed by many philosophers and thinkers. For instance, the Roman philosopher Seneca once said, "While we are postponing, life speeds by." This quote reminds us that life doesn't wait for us to be ready. Time moves on regardless of our plans or hesitations.

Let’s bring this into a real-life context. Imagine Sarah, a talented artist who works a nine-to-five job she doesn’t particularly enjoy. She dreams of opening her own studio but keeps postponing it. She tells herself that she’ll do it once she’s saved enough money, once she’s more skilled, once the stars align just right. Years pass, and Sarah is still in the same job, feeling unfulfilled because she’s been waiting for the "perfect" moment — a moment that never arrives.

Now, think about how Sarah could apply the wisdom from this quote. The key is to start now. Even if she begins by dedicating just a few hours a week to her art, she’s moving forward. She could network with local artists, take a small business course, or even sell a few pieces online. By taking these small steps, she’s not letting her dreams stagnate while waiting for that elusive perfect moment.

Here’s a relatable story that illustrates this concept. Picture a man named John who has always wanted to learn to play the guitar. He keeps thinking he'll start lessons when he has more free time. Months turn into years, and his guitar gathers dust in the corner. One day, John’s friend invites him to a jam session. John hesitates, thinking he’s not skilled enough, but decides to go anyway. He strums a few chords, makes plenty of mistakes, but feels an incredible sense of joy. That night, he realizes he doesn’t need to be perfect to start — he just needs to begin. From then on, he practices a little every day and joins a local music group. John didn’t wait for the perfect moment; he created it.

So, how can you apply this wisdom? Start small. Maybe there’s a hobby you’ve been putting off. Dedicate just 15 minutes a day to it. Want to travel? Plan a weekend getaway instead of a month-long trip. The idea is to break down your big dreams into manageable chunks and start now. Life is too short to wait for the perfect moment because, quite frankly, there isn’t one. The perfect moment is a myth — a moving target that keeps you from truly living.

Think about it like this: Imagine you’re at a coffee shop with a friend, and they’re contemplating a big life change. You’d probably tell them, “Just go for it! What’s the worst that could happen?” Because deep down, we all know that the sooner we start living, the richer our lives become. So stop waiting. Start now. Your future self will thank you.