Act Now: The Two Fatal Errors That Keep Great Projects from Coming to Life

We all have great ideas. We all have dreams. But too often, those ideas and dreams never come to life. Why?

There are two fatal errors that keep great projects from coming to life:

1. Not finishing. We all start projects with the best of intentions. But then, life gets in the way. We get busy. We get discouraged. And we give up.
2. Not starting. We’re afraid of failure. We’re afraid of what other people will think. And so, we never even start our projects.

Both of these errors are costly. Not finishing a project means that we never get to see our idea come to fruition. We never get to experience the satisfaction of accomplishment. And we never get to learn from our mistakes.

Not starting a project means that we never even give ourselves a chance to succeed. We never get to see if our idea is actually feasible. And we never get to experience the joy of creation.

So what can we do to avoid these fatal errors?

First, we need to be realistic about our goals. We need to set achievable goals that we can actually reach. If we set our sights too high, we’re more likely to give up.

Second, we need to break our projects down into smaller, more manageable tasks. This will make the projects seem less daunting and more achievable.

Third, we need to create a plan and stick to it. This will help us stay on track and avoid getting sidetracked.

Fourth, we need to be patient and persistent. Not everything will go our way. There will be setbacks and challenges. But if we’re patient and persistent, we’ll eventually reach our goals.

Finally, we need to celebrate our successes, no matter how small. This will help us stay motivated and keep moving forward.

Acting now is the key to success. If we wait too long, we may never get started. And if we don’t finish what we start, we’ll never know what we could have accomplished.

So what are you waiting for? Start acting now!

Here are some additional tips for avoiding the two fatal errors:

• Find a mentor or coach who can help you stay motivated and on track.
• Join a support group or online community where you can connect with others who are working on similar projects.
• Set deadlines for yourself and reward yourself for meeting them.
• Don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it.

Believe me, the only way to fail is to not try. So what are you waiting for? Start acting now!

Abu Dhabi, UAE

By: Mohammad Ifrahim Butt

Date: April, 2013