Episode 01 – Just Get Started

This episode addresses a simple concept that often can be difficult to execute – HOW TO GET STARTED.

The key concept is simple: DONE IS BETTER THAN PERFECT

High-level overview:

• Just get started
• Know that there will be barriers to face
• Mistakes will be made
• Excuses and insecurities are loud

We are going to tackle this with a three step process:

1. Acknowledge
2. Accept
3. ACTION

Resources discussed in this episode:

• Big Bang Theory video (It’s a wave!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnHnzpbqE-Y 

• On Writing by Stephen King (Bookshop.org) – note that I do NOT get affiliate/commissions from this: https://bookshop.org/p/books/on-writing-a-memoir-of-the-craft-stephen-king/35694917f8e2e375?ean=9781982159375&next=t 

• Greatday.com

• University of Texas at Austin 2014 Commencement Address – Admiral William H. McRaven (Make Your Bed): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxBQLFLei70 

• Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis (Hungarian doctor handwashing)
  • Correction: I mentioned infant mortality rates decreasing; the statistic is related to new mothers
  • https://youtu.be/UnV05wN3ZGs?si=t3rE6vjr0z3X3KpY 

• Ryker Road reaction to Afraid of the Dark
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9ev0Il6v_U&t=641s 
  • Referenced point starts at 7:19
• I created a guide and a workbook to supplement this episode – once the workbook is opened, click on File – Make a Copy. Use this as a template for your goal-setting process, and create a copy when you’re ready to get started on one of your goals! The guide has some examples, too 🙂

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