Start Imperfectly—Why Waiting for the Perfect Time Is Holding You Back
- George and Meredith Cristo
- Apr 21
- 2 min read
Start Imperfectly—Why Waiting for the Perfect Time Is Holding You Back
Do you keep telling yourself that you’ll start working out when life slows down, when you have more time or when you feel ready? Here’s the reality – there will never be a perfect time to start.
Life will always be busy. There will always be distractions, responsibilities, and unexpected challenges. If you wait until things feel easy, you’ll keep waiting.
But if you start imperfectly—right now, in the middle of your busy schedule, while juggling everything else, when life isn't perfect — you’ll build the kind of habits that last. You’ll learn how to show up, even when conditions aren’t ideal. And that’s what leads to lasting results. That is how the habits stick when life throws challenges at you.
Small Steps, Big Impact
Starting doesn’t mean an extreme overhaul. It doesn’t mean working out for hours a day or completely changing your diet overnight. It means taking one step forward, consistently.
And right now, with the weather getting nicer, one of the easiest ways to start is getting outside and walking. No complicated plan. No fancy equipment. Just fresh air, movement, and momentum.
Your first step doesn’t need to be perfect. It just needs to happen.
The Time Is Now
Imagine looking back a month from now, six months from now, a year from now—and realizing you actually made progress. You actually followed through.
Now imagine waiting, hesitating, overthinking. A year from now, you’re in the same place, wishing you had started today.
Which version of yourself do you want to be?
Start imperfectly. Start today. Your future self will thank you.
Onward,
George and Meredith
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