Joshua N'Gon: Last Prince of Alkebulahn.
It seems obvious that starting is the first step to the beginning, yet we often find ourselves stuck, waiting for the “right time,” the
“perfect idea,” or the ideal conditions. The truth is that beginning rarely feels convenient or fully prepared; the act of starting is what creates momentum, clarity, and confidence. It’s counterintuitive because we assume readiness precedes action, but in reality, action generates readiness. Like lighting a match in the dark, the slightest spark—a single step, word, or decision—illuminates the path forward, revealing opportunities and solutions that would have remained invisible if you
hadn’t dared to begin.
This idea also challenges the perfectionist instinct that keeps us frozen in thought, endlessly refining plans and imagining outcomes without moving toward them. Waiting to feel ready or inspired is a paradox—those feelings often follow action, not vice versa. By embracing the messiness of starting, even imperfectly, you shift the focus from achieving something right to
simply being in motion. This momentum, no matter how small, transforms intentions into progress. The beginning isn’t about guaranteeing success—it’s about showing up and giving yourself permission to grow into the process, one step at a time.
As a speculative fiction writer, I’m intimately acquainted with worlds of infinite possibility. Yet the most compelling universe isn’t etched on paper
but the one dormant within your potential. Every extraordinary narrative, every remarkable achievement, commenced with someone trembling yet resolute—choosing to begin despite uncertainty.
Nourish your dreams through action, not just imagination. The world doesn’t reward potential—it celebrates those who transform latent energy into kinetic momentum.
You have my permission to be awkward. Permission to stumble. Permission to fail spectacularly and learn magnificently. The only genuine failure resides in dreams left unexplored, potentially left inactivated.
My challenge to you: What are your aspirations? What ideas have been whispering to you? What seemingly insignificant first step can you claim today—not
tomorrow, not next week, but now?
Because here’s the beautiful, transformative truth: Your life isn’t a future projection. It’s unfolding. Right. This. Moment.
Just begin.
Until next week family.
Peace, love and power.
