About this quote

Momentum only builds when you actually start moving. Waiting for a perfect, massive opening is a trap that keeps you frozen. When you take action on a small, imperfect option, you put yourself in a position to see three new paths you could not see before. Will the first step be messy? Yes, but sitting on your hands guarantees your options will shrink to zero.

When to use it

• A friend is hesitant to take a minor freelance gig because the pay is low. You tell them, 'Take the small job now; those clients will introduce you to people who have the real budget later.'
• Your gym partner is waiting until they are in better shape to join the local running club. You say, 'Join the club today, because that is how you find the people who will push you to train harder.'
• An aspiring store owner keeps delaying their launch because they do not have the perfect inventory yet. You advise them, 'Sell your first five basic items today, learn from those buyers, and use that cash to fund your next ten products.'