No matter how beautifully we plan our future, no matter how enthusiastically we write down our short-term and long-term goals, whether mentally or on paper, they will all remain beautiful mental images without one important and necessary nuance—without the first step. It is this step, this precious debut, that magically transforms all our mental theories into practical reality. With its help, inaction flows into the energy of action, and thus the magic of moving toward our goals is truly set in motion.

The most important thing is to take this step, even if it is the smallest step possible. After all, the power of this step lies not in its grandeur, but in the very fact of its accomplishment. And if, after analyzing your goal, you understand what action you need to take to start moving toward it, don’t delay—take that precious first step toward your goal not sometime in the distant imaginary future, but right now, within the next 2–3 days.

Whether you make an important phone call, finally do your exercise, send an email, cook a healthy meal you’ve been planning for a long time, or do anything else—the main thing is that even the smallest action in the direction you have chosen will give you the energy to move toward your goal and make you happy with the feeling of a small but valuable victory over your own laziness and indecision.

Take this precious first step—your first real step toward your plan! Once you have taken it, your desire will no longer be just a pipe dream but will gradually turn into a real and achievable goal. And that’s a big difference, isn’t it, dear friends?