This snippet:

“If you are waiting for “enough” money, enough time, or enough strength . . . before you start building the (better) world you dream of, then you become a slave to condition.”

And you're probably going to be in constant lack of money, time, and strength.

Sometimes we live like we're in constant rehearsal. When we're already on stage…

Thanks Clay – I've experienced this feeling as I've started to build up my business as a freelance writer. Whatever shape my “freedom business” ultimately takes, the underlying reason is bigger than just escaping from a cubicle – the real reason I work is to be a more positive force in the world.

“Can't stop the spirits when they need you/This life is more than just a read-through” — Red Hot Chili Peppers, “Can't Stop”

Getting back up off the floor… something just hit me right between the eyes…

Totally. The time is never right.

Like a zombie to your passion. I get it.

Hi Clay,

this is exactly what I was talking about last Wednesday on the Mentorship Call – you do know how to motivate people and working with you on Project Mojave really makes me feel you've found your mission and are possessed and working your ass off for that.

Thank you for sharing that wonderful post, I had my final Aha! Moment on Thursday with your Post “Tricks are what……” and I don't know if everyone trying to make their business work (whether it be online or like what I'm developing, offline) got it, so I'm going to citing you here:

“The Mindset You Need to Win

Here’s an absurdly simplified overview of steps I’ve found helpful for starting any business venture.

1. Find a market – that you can be passionate about – with low competition and high demand.
2. Figure out exactly what you have to do to dominate that market, and decide whether or not you think it’s worth it
3. Work your ass off until you become profitable.

The problem is that most people don’t know how to do items #1 and #2, and that’s why they never ever follow through with item #3.”

This is so 1000% true that people should have that carved in stone.

Thank you for showing us that waiting is not an option. Passion and selfconfidence are the stars that lighten our way.

Ricardo

Clay,

This article is spot on. Your passion and devotion are inspiring, and I am amazed at how clearly you are able to nail down such big issues to the simple truths behind them. Until recently, I've been one of those “waiting for “enough” money, enough time, or enough strength” before taking the next step in pursuing my vision.

But I've decided that my Purpose is greater than my Circumstance.

Each of us has unique gifts to share with the world, gifts that someone, somewhere needs right now. Gifts that can truly make a dramatic difference in someone's life and make a lasting positive impact on the world. We help no one by waiting for the “right time.” The right time is today. It is now. We have to make this moment the right time, so that all the moments from here on out will matter more than they ever could if we just continue to wait.

It's okay to be afraid…big visions and big change can be naturally terrifying. But they can also be exhilarating, and the pursuit of them can bring you the most enriching connections and experiences of your life. Take action now, even if it is just the tiniest movement forward, and soon you'll see that your world is rapidly changing for the better with every step.

Here's to everyone living “with convicted devotion to [their] vision.”

Danielle

Have you been reading David Deida?

i love what you're saying here & throughout the blog. i've experienced this very thing. i joke that i've worn a new butt groove in my office chair due to the commitment to completing tasks associated with my business relaunch… i wrote a similar post on my blog about fulfillment and your cosmic contract. thanks for sharing your inspiration.