It is said that beginnings are always hard; I am no different in thinking the same. However, it's the approach that brings contrast to the multitude of such situations. Beginnings have a few best friends; fear, lack of commitment, distractions, and nervousness; like our best friends, they stick together till the end. Each of these friends has a role to play in all forms of beginnings, but the type of beginnings being made throws light on the extent to which these impact its execution.
For example, let's take the most basic beginning which I can relate to as of this point - Starting a career.
The thing about careers is that it comes with a preconceived notion that there are no tailor-made careers out there. That approach brings the fear factor into the equation. 'What if I'm not good at it?' or 'What if I cannot survive in the workplace?' are a few questions that are raised in the minds of those who venture out to work after 15 years of education. But most people fail to realize is that careers can be tailor-made. These 15 years are what gives perspective and purpose to individuals, which is the initiation of the self-molding phase, where you can either adapt and choose a career you would be good at or pick one for now and realize your true calling down the line. For those who are hoping for the latter, you will turn out to be the best tailors, because you are shaping your career every step of the way forward, keeping in mind what you are strong at and what you hope to achieve from it. Either way, making the beginning there takes courage and grit, which once made, fades away with time. People, even after such repetitive occurrences, fail to realize that fear is only temporary and that shouldn't come in the way of making a beginning.
Non-commitment is a person's own evil way of intimating that there are other "easier" alternatives out there, When, for example, you set your alarm at 5 am with the intention of going for a jog and workout, and your devious mind coaxes you to stay in bed. I quote this example because this is something that I am facing every morning for the last 4 years. I immediately think that I'll reduce weight by dieting and go back to sleep! Ha! I can almost hear myself laughing. To overcome this and make a healthy beginning, you need to be committed and headstrong. Making a commitment to anything is tougher than it looks, people who are in a relationship can sure understand me better here. Beginnings require immense focus and commitment towards the accomplishment of goals set for the beginning. I can sure say that my commitment has paid off; I wake up at 5 am and run out the door now! (P.S: I lied). A few beginnings require you to grit your teeth and just charge towards your goals and objectives. You will automatically commit towards your goals if you are passionate.
Nervousness is a common side-effect of starting something new which comes due to the anticipation of the unknown future. Your anticipation may become the cause of failure if taken improperly. A right mindset is essential to ensure that the outcome of anything initiated by you is entirely in your hand. Nervousness can be best avoided if the outcome is disregarded entirely, even though if it goes against your principle of staying positive. Human beings think in mysterious ways and no one can unravel the working of a human mind. So just go with the flow!
New Beginnings are always interrupted by distractions. Suppose you decide to start a new company and you have done your ground work for it and are ready with almost all the details. Boom! You get a dream job offer with a 7 - 8 digit pay package. There is your distraction. Beginnings are cut short quite frequently because individuals do not prioritize and cut out distractions. On a lighter note, Scenario: You just got committed and you are out on a date with your beautiful girlfriend; a pretty girl walks past and you glance at her. Your girlfriend notices this distraction. Boom! You are single again. New beginnings are delicate and require a lot of care and attention, a nurturing environment is necessary to sustain the effort and ensure a fruitful outcome.
I can relate to all this quite easily. I fear my writing being perceived wrongly, lack of commitment to writing due to my day job, distractions in the form of entertainment and ill-advice and nervousness about the feedback to my first blog. A late beginning is better than never beginning. So write to me and ease my anxiety; let me know if you liked it and please let me know if you hated it as well so that I can improve my writing. Hope you found this interesting, if not find another blog to read! Share this post around if you liked it. Next week expect the unexpected! Have a good week!
