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:
- Acknowledge
- Accept
- 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
- 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
Music: www.purple-planet.com