Groundwork

Location: The intersection of Lancaster and Bridgeport in Kitchener

Description: A sidewalk before an open expanse of dirt that has been driven over by numerous machines

Story: Excerpt from the rough copy of "End Down, Start Up: The Parabolic Arc of Business", Chapter 1:

You need a vision, and if you're reading this book I expect you have one. You know what you want as an end goal, and have spent days planning how it would look, how perfect it would be, and how much of an improvement it would make. However, you still need to start. This is obviously a great thing though, for the only way to make something amazing is to start.

What skills, surroundings, and changes do you need in order to begin? The more you know about your goal and the better defined it is, the more you know about your path there and what your first steps should be. Write down exactly where you are today and where you want to be by the end of this journey, then connect each item so you can see the progression from now to then. It may be scary making those changes, but it's all for the best. Imagine what could be and keep that forefront in your mind as you take those first steps, and you'll overcome your fear.