The Most Important Lesson of 2024

Hi there,

This year, I learned one of the most profound truths about life: you are the only person who needs to—and can—take action for your own life.

It’s easy to wait for the “perfect” moment, to believe that someone or something will come along and nudge us forward.

But the reality is, no one can live your dreams, fix your problems, or make your decisions for you. Taking that first step, no matter how small, is entirely up to you.

I also realized something equally powerful: you don’t need to be great to start, but you need to start to be great. 

This became my mantra whenever self-doubt crept in. Often, we hesitate to begin because we feel unprepared or think we’re not good enough yet. But growth doesn’t happen in the waiting—it happens in the doing.

In 2024, I started projects I’d been putting off for years. I stumbled along the way, but those early missteps taught me more than any amount of overthinking ever could. I learned that progress isn’t about giant leaps; it’s about consistent, small steps that compound over time.

If there’s one takeaway I’d like to share with you as the year ends, it’s this: start today. Whatever it is—a new habit, a bold career move, or a long-overdue conversation—take that first step. Even if it’s messy, even if it’s imperfect.

Because action, no matter how small, is what transforms dreams into reality.

What’s one thing you’ve been holding off starting?

Let me know—I’d love to hear your thoughts. Comment below or reply to this email!