
The Only Way to Know Is to Begin
“The best way to find out if it will work is to do it.” — Simon Sinek
I love this reminder because it cuts through the noise. No more perfect timing, perfect plan, or perfect courage required. Just a first step. In the studio (and in real estate), momentum beats perfection every single time.
Why this matters (for art, business, and life)
Action turns doubt into data. Once we try, we learn—what to keep, what to change, what to drop. Momentum creates motivation. One imperfect rep makes the second one easier. Clarity comes from doing. We can’t think our way into the same insights we get from a single attempt.
Five “Do-It-Now” micro-moves
Set a 10-minute timer and touch the task—sketch, draft, call, or click “publish.”
Shrink the scope. What’s the 1-inch version you can finish today?
Ask for a tiny yes. Share a rough draft with one trusted person.
Make it visible. Post the first progress photo, not the final reveal.
Close the loop. Jot what you learned and the next micro-step.
Clarity doesn’t come before action; it’s created by it. Pick one micro-move today and let momentum do the rest.
