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One Day, or Day One?

May 13, 2024 By Nagesh Belludi Leave a Comment

Today's the Day to Chase Your Dreams Are you trapped in a recurring pattern of saying, “One day I’ll …,” continuously postponing something you know you need to do?

Whether it’s planning that dream trip, starting a garden, taking up a musical instrument, diving into a side hustle, or gearing up for a career change with some skill-building—could today be your “Day One” of taking action?

“One Day” often entails having vague plans without a real commitment to moving forward—an idea that seems unattainable until that elusive ‘someday’ or when everything magically falls into place. “One Day” becomes a roadblock preventing any real action.

On the other hand, “Day One” is about resolving to face barriers head-on and actively pushing forward. It’s about viewing potential setbacks not as a dismal end but as opportunities to pivot, change paths, try something new, and start fresh.

Make “Day One” your signal to start moving forward right now. Own up to your inaction, and break free from the cycle of procrastination.

Today’s the day.

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Filed Under: Living the Good Life, Mental Models Tagged With: Discipline, Goals, Happiness, Motivation, Procrastination, Simple Living, Wisdom

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About: Nagesh Belludi [hire] is a St. Petersburg, Florida-based freethinker, investor, and leadership coach. He specializes in helping executives and companies ensure that the overall quality of their decision-making benefits isn’t compromised by a lack of a big-picture understanding.

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