Hey there!
Many people die with their music still in them. Why is this so? Too often it is because they are always getting ready to live. Before they know it, time runs out. – Oliver Holmes.
How sad it is to die with the music still in us? Isn’t it? Many times in life, we wait for the right time to start something which we really want to do. Papa used to say ironically – हम जीते नहीं जीने की तैयारी में लगे रहते हैं 🙂 . We feel that we would be happy when we reach a particular destination. It’s kind of – bas ye ho jaye then I will be happy.
Is there any perfect time to start anything which we really want to do from the core of our heart? My learning in this context is – All our pursuits of life which we want to pursue, it’s best to start them as soon as possible. For my upcoming book, Art of starting up, I interviewed close to 100 entrepreneurs who are definitely successful in their art of starting up and building their businesses. Each one of them was with this opinion – sooner you start the journey to your dreams, the better it is!
Now how to start?
Start small. The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step – Lao Tzu. We need to take the first step. And trust me for the fact that – the first step is a magical one. The enthusiasm of starting something new, getting something new is an amazing experience.
After taking the first step, we need to continue the journey by focusing on one step at a time. Just one focussed step slowly, we must not hurry. We would come out of our comfort zone in a steady and slow manner. It never happens in a hurry. So have patience and take the first step and then the next step…चलते रहेंगे तो धीरे धीरे ही सही मंजिल तक पहुँच ही जायेंगे . Important thing is to take the first step and continue the journey in the right direction.
So I have a task for you today. Reflect and figure out that one thing which you are postponing for a long time. It can also be something which you want to start but afraid to take the first step. As you are finishing reading this letter, I want you to take the first step. Please do it for a better version of you. And it’s not for someone else but for your own self.
I wish that you always have the courage to take the first step in the direction of your dreams.
Your friend for life,
Jogi
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Yes Jogi, you are right. The movement when we take a baby step towards our destination, it becomes a starting state of happiness which we seek. As we moving forward, we experience utter beauty of life and touch. We can easily overcome with life’s hurdles with that feeling of betterment and fullfillment. Wo kahte hai na ‘फूल खिले हैं गुलशन गुलशन अब काँटों से क्या डरना’😊🌻
The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. This is the quote which has always inspired me. One step, one breath, one moment at a time. Thank you for such a meaningful newsletter!
You’re welcome, Shweta! Thank you for stopping by and reading.
Yes Deepika, thank you 🙂 !