Just Do It

Have you ever wanted to do something that takes effort? You know it's worthwhile, yet it doesn't get finished. I certainly have. I've given myself several deadlines that come and go.

What is holding me back? I'm working on a project I want to release soon, and I continue to find more to do than to finish. The distractions aren't loud. They're subtle, even justifiable, an email here, a small task there, a helpful errand, a phone call. They feel important, but I know I'm avoiding something deep down.

I'm not avoiding the work itself. I'm avoiding the risk that comes with finishing.

Because once I finish, it's out there. People can see, judge, ignore, or respond to it. Finishing means letting go of control and opening myself to feedback, or silence. And that's vulnerable. It's much safer to stay in the land of "almost done."

But here's what I've learned: I can confuse activity with progress. Staying busy doesn't mean I'm moving forward. If I'm honest, sometimes I stay busy to avoid the discomfort of completion. There's safety in planning, tweaking, and reworking. But growth only happens when I ship it. I push it out the door and say, "This is my best for now."

So today, I'm taking a different approach. I'm not asking, "What else needs to be added?" I'm asking, "What's keeping me from calling it complete?"

I'm practicing the courage to release something imperfect. Done is better than perfect, and action, messy, uncertain, vulnerable action, is the only way to build momentum.

If you're stuck in that loop, let this remind you: The world doesn't need your perfect project. It needs your honest one, your courageous one, the one that reflects your growth, your voice, and your willingness to show up, even when it's uncomfortable.

Finish it, share it, and let the next step unfold. I love it when I get to adhere to my own words.

Watch for the blind spots.

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