“You’ve got to start somewhere.” This phrase is an interesting one to take with us into the week.

If we look at it more closely we can see that “start” is the action portion of the phrase—that is, getting started on whatever goal, dream or vision that you hold is the key to achieving it. Of course, we all take this to be true, but may be held back by fear from getting started. Action, fortunately, can overcome fear. By taking even the smallest first step toward your goal, like making an appointment with the bank to apply for a small business loan needed to grow your business, you release yourself from fear’s limiting power and allow yourself to make even bigger steps in the future. Once you act and are able to look back at what was done you see that what was feared wasn’t so “scary” after all.

The second and equally important portion of the phrase is “somewhere”. Somewhere really means wherever you are at the moment of action—be that low or high. The crucial thing for us to understand and accept/embrace about this concept is that wherever we are when we begin is OK! It is the getting started from that place that is the key to the successful attainment of our goals, whatever they may be.

So go ahead and get started…wherever you are, because if you don't dare to begin, you don't stand a chance of getting there! Blessings!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Alissa Gardenhire-Crooks is a Certified Personal Coach and the owner of Credibility Coaching. She holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University and has four years of experience in the personal coaching field. She offers complimentary 20 minute sample sessions and can be reached at credibilitycoaching@yahoo.com or 973-275-9278.