The Curse of ‘Someday’

If you’ve ever shared about your goals or big plans and then sighed with an air of ‘someday… maybe’ then this article is for you.

As we’re constantly bombarded with success stories by those who have achieved all the things we ourselves want, it’s easy to become hopeless and frustrated because we’re not there yet. There are countless books, authors and motivational speakers who are dedicated to helping us all move from ‘someday’ to action so I’ll keep this simple.

Take one step forward.

That’s it, the whole ‘secret’ to my success in accomplishing anything. This blog post?  Started with an idea, opened up the file, began writing.  Of course I edited and revised and made many changes along the way but that’s the fun part. The process of taking anything from an idea to a finished project – it’s a little like hiking.  Sure you get to stand at the top of a mountain at the end and hopefully there’s a beautiful view, but also aim to find joy in the process and the challenge of getting there.

One of the many reasons I love working with systems is that once I’ve figured something out I have a map.  I won’t say there is no more indecision and waffling but there is considerably less.

Recently I launched a fun project that I’ve been thinking about and planning for almost a year.  Since the idea would not leave my head and often pop into my ‘someday’ thinking randomly, I knew that I would take action on it eventually. Instead of creating a fifty-seven step plan I just got started. Created the blog. Uploaded a bunch of posts. Started tweeting and sharing.

Of course when you’re launching something in your business, instead of for fun like my blog, you’ll want to plan a little more and here’s where the system comes in.  When you’re creating a new program note if you want to take three weeks to develop the content or six.  Do you want to launch it on a Tuesday or Saturday? What does the order page look like? What is your pricing strategy?

When you start, you don’t have to know all the answers. Just take one step and make one decision and record it so you have a system to follow.  Then, in the next launch, you can refine.

This process is one that you’re already familiar with when it comes to traditional learning.  We practice writing letters, solving math problems, shooting baskets, and even public speaking, each time refining and learning from the process. The person who studies the perfect football play or reads about drumming techniques will not be as effective as the one who picks up the ball or drum sticks and begins to play.

So think back to the one thing you want to do in your business ‘someday’ – what is it? What’s the first step you can take today to move it from someday and into action?

Please share in the comments and if you’re absolutely stuck let me know and I’d be happy to support you getting unstuck!