At times things don’t have to be done all at once—one step at a time, just start and keep going. The key to remember is showing up, taking action, and putting in the effort to evidence the progress. Have the mindset to learn and adapt all along the way even if progression deviates from expectations.

Actions build momentum, and momentum opens the door to the treasure of opportunities that were never envisioned at the starting point. In my early 20s, I had full focus on only one thing to complete my master’s degree in an American institution. Once I fulfilled it, I thought I was smart. Over the period of travelling and living in many other countries across continents, I realised that the smarter you are, the better you are at either convincing or providing excuses at taking yourself out of action.

Not taking action at the right time feels comfortable as you put off the imminent risk. Many individuals, societies, and companies are rewarded for bold decisions. For example,

• Elon Musk took risks by investing in SpaceX when it faced financial struggles and SpaceX is pioneering reusable rockets. 
• Oprah Winfrey took action to build her own media empire, becoming one of the most influential figures in entertainment.

However, important things to remember are-

• Discipline is necessary in life to generate consistent, systematic action.
• Action helps to engage with people and learn from their wisdom and life experiences as well.
• Track progress and remediate with corrective actions
• The starting point should never be forgotten; remember not to blindly compare with others, and not to cut corners, as everyone has a different starting point.