Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

3879: Want to Change Something? Start Now, Before You’re Ready by Jeff Goins of Goins Writer on Taking Action

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Jan 16, 2026
Dive into the power of action with insights on starting before you're ready. Jeff Goins debunks the myth that we need more resources and emphasizes that clarity emerges through taking steps. Leadership isn't about waiting for permission; it's about being the first to act. Discover how vulnerability can lead to visibility and find out why focusing on a small, dedicated audience can be more impactful than chasing mass attention. Transform your mindset and learn that the journey begins with choosing to start!
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INSIGHT

Clarity Comes From Doing

  • Clarity emerges through action rather than prior certainty.
  • Jeff Goins says you act your way into clarity, not wait for it.
ANECDOTE

Everyday People Who Began Anyway

  • Jeff Goins recounts meeting ordinary people making real change in small communities.
  • None had everything figured out, but each decided to start despite not feeling ready.
ADVICE

Go First Without Permission

  • Don't wait for permission; step up when you see a need.
  • Jeff Goins urges you to go first and accept the exposure that leadership brings.
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