Even the Greatest Was Once A Beginner: Everyone starts somewhere. We can’t go on worrying about being the same as someone who started much earlier than us. Our results will be based on what we do today and for the rest of the days. If we are diligent about our work, follow through with intensity and learn from feedback, we have a chance at achieving our greatness. It is foolish to think that we start something today and compete at the same level as someone who’s been doing it for years. We must respect the complexity and put in the necessary work.
Even the greatest was once a beginner
No one was perfect when they started. The mistakes we make when we start to pave a path for a bright future. The best thing we can do is to humbly accept our faults and challenges when we start. Each time we fail, we can tell ourselves that – “I’ll learn something from this and become better”. This is how we get our chance at greatness, by respecting that even the best were once beginners.
We lose 100% of the shots that we don’t take. If we are waiting for the perfect moment to start or becoming a certain person before beginning – then we’ve lost the game. Play at the level that you have and keep improving. You’ll make your way to the tougher games as you get better. In the meantime, don’t be too harsh, cut yourself some slack and most importantly, don’t compare.
Don’t be afraid to take that first step
This part of the quote says it all. Do not let expectation become the thief of experience. You will gain experience, learn and improve with time. If you look for perfection from Day 1, you’re doomed to fail. Not only that, you’ll feel worse about yourself daily. You don’t want that type of success. Success is the type of journey that you take and most importantly, it is about feeling good about yourself.
Don’t complicate things too much. Many people have done this and given up before they start. Don’t fall into the same trap as others. Define your first step and take it. There will be more limitations along the way. You don’t have to create imaginary ones before you start and ruin your chances of becoming great.
Even the greatest was once a beginner. Don’t be afraid to take the first step.
Muhammad Ali
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Taking that first step… that’s what takes courage and distinguishes The Great from the rest. :-)
True Jyothi, I think it is also about just getting there and doing it, taking those decisions faster so that it all counts. Or else there is a good chance that we overplan and under deliver something in the end.
Yes that’s true becoz we generally thinks at the early morning of the day that i have to do this thing , that thing today . we do plan lot more but hardly execute it . Be bold take your first step ……wht time TAKES DON’T WORRY…..
That’s an important point Nimai, that should never be the first thing to think about as soon as we get up. There is so much to appreciate in a day and the moment we start with a TO DO list, life seems so stressed out and we keep thinking about what to do and how to do instead of focusing on the lighter aspects of life which are so important.
Nice to read :)
Thank you Rupam..
It’s always the first step that piles up towards ultimate success! Very beautifully projected Vinay! :)
True Maitreni and I also think it is one of the hardest ones to take, especially when we don’t have an exact plan. I once read that the best thing to do as soon as we have a thought or an idea is to make a committment, set up a meeting or announce, so that we do not lose the track of the idea. And then it keeps us seriously attached to it. It kinda has worked very well for me so far. Hope to fine tune it and make it better sooner..