Just because something seems difficult does not mean that it cannot be done. Let now be the time that you get started doing whatever you can. Consider the results of not getting stared. Think of all the time lost by procrastinating. So why haven’t you gotten started? What’s stopping you? Who’s stopping you? Is it because you lack certain materials or do you just not have the support of your family and friends? Maybe it’s criticism from your peers that’s not necessarily constructive or just plain old fear of rejection.

Whatever it is that’s holding you back, it should not be the reason for you not getting started. It doesn’t do any good to blame others either. In fact, use that same energy as fuel for inspiration instead. After all, you’re going to use that fire for something so why not use it to be productive? Be real with yourself and hold yourself accountable for your results. If you think about it, we often highlight our achievements so why not do that in the areas where we don’t quite hit the mark? You don’t have to broadcast it — you just need to be honest with yourself and work on the things you struggle with.

You might even have to change your circle of friends if their not helping. It’s okay to leave your unproductive peers behind in search of people that are about their business. Things won’t change until you take action. Don’t delay another minute. The key is to be persistent at all times and resilient when things don’t work in your favor. Just keep working at it and things will come together if you’re really focused. As long as you can produce something in the field that interests you then you’re headed in the right direction and it’s just a matter of time before you see the results that you’re looking for. Remember this: IT TAKES TIME. Anything worth having is worth working for. Wouldn’t you agree?

The days when you’re “just not up to it” should be the very days that you show up and give it your all. A day off only feels good when you’re weakened from your job. Maybe that’s why it’s called the weekend because by the end of the week you’re, well, weak. Get started doing that thing that put’s joy in your heart or something that can extend your life. Get your fire back! When you get that fire let it burn until you see the results that you are satisfied with. Keep in mind that when your preparedness is introduced to an opportunity that’s when great things will happen for you. You just have to get started.

Just because something seems difficult does not mean that it cannot be done. Sometimes working with what you have is the only way. Not everyone has all of the resources needed to make what they want happen. Let your resource be sheer determination. As a result of your determination and your will you’ll notice that you’ll attract everything you need as you go — people, connections, money and opportunities will all become available to you. You just have to get started. Think about all of the things that you currently have an admiration for; whatever it is someone simply got started and they didn’t quit. You’re no different.

To be completely honest, you might not know exactly how the picture will develop but just like how the moon’s gravitational pull controls the tides of the ocean everything will come to you naturally the more you’re consistent and intentional in your actions. You just have to believe that today will be better than yesterday and tomorrow will be greater than today. Now imagine yourself living the life you want then do something to make it real. Just get started.