Have you ever felt like everything needed to be perfect before you could start a new project? As soon as you have this much extra money or that much extra time you’ll be able to realize your grand idea. The circumstances will be right for you to start something new.
I try to pretend I don’t do this, but when I take a good honest look in the mirror I realize I do.
I’ve had an idea for a mixed media art project for years now–that’s right I said years–and I’ve just never done it, because my circumstances weren’t exactly what I thought they should be. I was constantly thinking that once I had more money I’d be able to pay for the supplies and once I had more time I’d be able to …
You know how it goes. When you actually do have more time you use it to watch movies on Netflix instead of starting that project. Once you have more money … well honestly at this point I never actually have extra money and that’s a whole different problem.
Your situation is never going to be perfect because nothing is perfect … nothing. You are never going to be 100% ready. You just have to dive in and hope to learn to swim once you hit the water.
I bought some paints and a canvas last week. I finally got my printer situation sorted. That took way longer than it should’ve. Now I’m ready to dive in. My first attempts have been clumsy and nowhere near what I imagined, but that’s all right. In the beginning it’s always kind of sucky and disappointing. With practice, consistence, and persistence I’ll iron out the rough edges to make my vision happen.
Most times you have to start before you’re ready in less than ideal circumstances, but starting will make you ready and circumstances improve.