People often think they need confidence to start, but the truth is confidence only comes after you take action. What you really need at the beginning is clarity—a sense of what your next step is, even if you can’t see the whole path yet. When you focus on clarity instead of waiting to “feel ready,” you remove the biggest mental barrier that keeps most people stuck. Action creates confidence, every single time. What’s the ONE thing you’re getting clear on right now?

Your environment and the people around you shape your actions more than you might realize. When you’re starting fresh, surrounding yourself with others who are driven, curious, and moving forward creates an energy that pulls you along with it. Momentum is contagious—when you're around people who are taking action, it becomes easier for you to do the same. Choose your influences intentionally. Who or what is inspiring you to keep going right now?

It’s tempting to go hard in the beginning, but intensity fades fast; consistency is what lasts. When you show up every day—even in small ways—you build a rhythm that becomes impossible to break. Think of consistency like a multiplier: each day compounds on the last, creating results that feel almost effortless over time. You don’t need big bursts of effort; you just need to show up again today. What’s your daily non-negotiable action this next week?

During this next week, I commit to completing at least the first chapter of my new e-book. Who is going to help keep tabs on me to make sure I do it? Who else wants an accountability partner for something they want to achieve this week?

What’s one action you could take today that moves your idea forward, even if it’s imperfect? Starting from zero often means acting before confidence arrives. You don’t need a full plan — just the next tiny step. Share what you’ll do today, and let’s celebrate forward momentum together.