Time and again, I am sure that we are at these crossroads where it becomes quite difficult to make a choice between various things we want to do in life, the many confusion, fascinations, and diversions, somehow it becomes quite difficult to choose a path for ourselves.
The quote, “no matter how filthy something gets you can always clean it up,” is simple, elegant, and extremely effective. It can be interpreted in so many different ways and has implications that extend beyond just cleaning something physical. In life, things can get messy and out of control. No matter how much we try … Read more
The secret of getting ahead: In this article, we’ll talk about the meaning of Mark Twain’s famous quote. It is similar to Walt Disney’s quote – The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing. This quote is all about making a start to move forward. I’m also conscious that while making a start, there are some common problems such as planning for perfection, not having all details etc. In addition, there’s also the fear of what happens if things go wrong. Perhaps that’s where we need to dig deep into this quote and remind ourselves that the secret to getting ahead is to start. And progress beats perfection any day!Our motivation to keep pushing forward amidst limitations
Things that hold us back – it can be laziness, procrastination or lack of motivation
And finally how to get to the end point and succeed in our goals
Working hard at the wrong thing: The quote is beautiful, but it’s not always easy to identify the right and wrong things. The way I’d interpret this quote is to find out the things that have the most impact. While running a startup, it is easy to get lost in finer details. We have to keep asking ourselves about the level of impact that our actions have. Based on the type of impact, we’ll need to temper our approach to save time.
The discussion centres around self-belief, self-doubts, and the strength you need to muster in order to defeat these doubts. It is also about building the art of self-confidence to keep moving forward. If you’re taking up challenges that are difficult, you’ll need to find a belief system to think beyond limitations.