"N'attendez pas. Le moment ne sera jamais tout à fait opportun."

Sometimes, we get caught up in the idea that we need the perfect moment to start something new. The core idea here is pretty straightforward: procrastination often stems from waiting for that elusive "right time." But, here's the kicker—the right time rarely, if ever, arrives. We need to stop waiting for everything to align perfectly because it probably won’t.

Now, you might wonder why this sentiment resonates so deeply. It’s because it’s a universal truth—one that’s been echoed throughout history. Think back to folks like Thomas Edison or even Steve Jobs. These guys didn’t sit around waiting. Edison, for example, didn’t wait for the perfect conditions to invent the lightbulb. He tinkered and failed thousands of times. Can you imagine if he had waited for the "right" moment?

Okay, let's drop into a real-life example. Picture this: Maria has always dreamed of opening her own bakery. She’s got the recipes, the passion, and even a small savings fund. But she keeps waiting for a better economy, more free time, or until she feels more prepared. One day, her friend Jack says, "Maria, if you keep waiting, someone else will open a bakery before you do." That hit her. So, she took the plunge, started small from her home kitchen, and gradually expanded. Today, Maria’s Bakery is the go-to spot in town. If she had waited for everything to be perfect, she might still be dreaming instead of doing.

So, how can you apply this in your life? Simple. Start now. Got a project? Begin with baby steps. Want to learn a new skill? Dive into it today. Don’t wait for New Year’s resolutions or next Monday. Just pick up that guitar, start writing that book, or sign up for that class. Perfection is a myth. There will always be hurdles, and that’s part of the journey.

Imagine this scenario. You’re sitting at a coffee shop with a friend, chatting about your dreams. You mention wanting to travel the world but waiting until you have more money, more time, or the perfect travel buddy. Your friend leans in, smiles, and says, "Why not start with a weekend trip nearby? You don’t need to circle the globe right away." And that’s your lightbulb moment. You realize small steps can lead to big adventures. Next weekend, you book a trip to a nearby city, and it reignites your wanderlust. That short trip turns into a series of travels, each one a stepping stone to eventually taking that big leap.

Life doesn’t come with a "perfect timing" guarantee. It’s messy, unpredictable, and beautifully chaotic. So, don’t wait. The time will never be just right. Just start. The journey itself often brings the clarity and opportunity you were waiting for—and sometimes, it brings even more than you ever imagined.