Grant Philipp’s Post

I love this poem by Ijeoma Umebinyuo (!) which reads like this in the original: "Start now. Start where you are. Start with fear. Start with pain. Start with doubt. Start with hands shaking. Start with voice trembling but start. Start and don’t stop. Start where you are, with what you have. Just... start." You can find it and many more beautiful and inspiring poems in her book "Questions for Ada" (https://lnkd.in/eZWqmNWc)

Starting over can feel daunting, but in fact, every time we start fresh, we bring more experience and perspective than we had before. Every cycle we repeat, as long as we do it a bit better, with a bit more awareness, and more learning, it's not a failure! #StartingOver #GrowthMindset #NewBeginnings #LifeLessons #EmbraceChange #KeepLearning #ExperienceMatters

🍃 Every new chapter is a chance to reinvent ourselves, to learn, grow, and step out of our comfort zones. Starting something new can be intimidating—but it’s also the doorway to incredible opportunities and insights. Whether it’s launching a new project, starting a new role, or learning a new skill, it’s in those moments of uncertainty that we find our greatest potential. Let’s embrace the unknown, be curious, and take one step at a time toward becoming the best version of ourselves. 🚀 What’s one new beginning you’re excited about today?

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What are you waiting for? I’ve been guilty of this so many times. Waiting for the right time, the right financial situation, the right people, the right job,etc. Whatever excuse you can think of, trust me I have used it. I’m here to encourage you today, you don’t have to wait on your dreams or the life you want. You are the only person stopping you from your dreams. Choose you today and start taking a step. It is the best choice you will make in your life. #intentionalliving #LawofMotion #choosewisely

🌟 **Inspiration for Today** 🌟 "Don’t wait for all conditions to be perfect before you begin." Perfection can be paralyzing. Progress often starts with taking action despite uncertainties. Embrace the journey, adapt as you go, and remember that every step forward is a step towards success. Start now, and let your drive lead you to greatness! #Inspiration #TakeAction #ProgressOverPerfection

This is so true, only if the thing that you want to begin, is the right (in some ways) thing for you. If you expect to begin something that not necessarily important for you, well it's possible, but it's going to be hard. Consider what makes you want to start it in the beginning, then prioritize. You can do anything, but you cannot do everything at once. 😉 Happy Tuesday, everyone! 😊 #adaptability #mindset

Great post from @ArianaHuffington! What do we mean when we we say the conditions need to be “perfect” to begin—to make a change, to start something new, to tackle a fear, to take a chance, to heal a part of you, to work towards a goal, to start a new relationship, to end a relationship? The problem is… Perfect does not exist, so when we say conditions need to be perfect we are saying “never.” And where does that leave you? And what is it exactly that’s requiring you to BELIEVE conditions need to be “perfect?” Where is that false belief or story you are telling yourself coming from? Where did it originate? Or is it a delay tactic out of fear. If you believe conditions need to be “perfect” to begin—how is that belief serving you? When we strive for perfection, we are willing ourselves to either never start—or fail. I used to strive for perfection in all areas of my life and eventually learned how inaccurate, ineffective and destructive it was. It was either holding me back too often—waiting for “perfect” conditions—or making me judge myself—when I didn’t feel I achieved perfection. And judging yourself is a form of self-sabotage. I healed my perfectionist tendencies—(which stem from my upbringing) and instead strive for good enough—which in my book is still a high standard. I’d love to hear in the comments… —> In what ways do you hold yourself back when conditions are not “perfect?” —> How does striving for perfection serve you? How does it make you feel? #perfectdoesnotexist #perfectionisntreal #perfectionisfalse #perfection #goodenough