LITTLE BEGINNINGS

Have you ever noticed that in today’s world, everyone seems to be an expert in their niche? Go through LinkedIn, for instance. Everyone has a perfect profile, or so it would seem. A million and one persons are holding masterclasses, branding themselves with high-sounding terms so they appear larger than life.

There is a saturation of experts in literally every field, today. This can both be intimidating and exciting for people who are just starting out. It is thus important that the little beginnings are spoken of.

Beginnings are usually messy. More often than not, one is clumsy at the start of things. Despite this fact, one can learn to enjoy the days of little beginnings.

“Despise not the days of little beginnings…”

Quite an encouraging aphorism. To despise is to feel contempt or hatred. This is one of the ways people stifle their growth; they despise the little beginnings.

Bear in mind that there is not one expert in any field that did not have their little beginnings. The gifts that you envy in another have simply been honed. Get started on yours, too.

How can one deal with little beginnings?

As stated earlier, little beginnings can be messy. As a result, it can be frustrating. 

The first thing to do is pick a niche. Especially a niche completely different from what you are used to. This allows your brain to be challenged and causes a rewiring of your mind as regards the task ahead. You cannot be everywhere at the same time. Picking a niche allows you to double down and focus on one thing. Focus is important, and you need that in the days of little beginnings.

The next thing is to not take oneself seriously. Life is too short to be too serious. Allow yourself to fail. Laugh at yourself. Laugh at your mistakes. Do not be afraid to make mistakes. It is all part of a learning curve. In fact, embrace your mistakes. Embrace your failures. They play a key part in your success stories.

In addition, document moments. This is such an important thing to do. It is important because growth is inevitable and it is such a beautiful thing to behold. In documenting moments, one is being an active participant in their life’s story. Also, you do not want to look back and lose track of who you were at the beginning. You want to understand how the journey has shaped you.

Finally, enjoy the moment. Life is a phase. And quite frankly, the process is that which matters. Do not lose sight of each moment because you are fixated on being an expert in that niche. Learn to enjoy each moment as they come. That way, when you eventually become an expert, you will have considered everything important along the way. You will still become the person you have always wanted to be.

Dear friend, take up a new niche. Allow yourself to fail. Enjoy the moments. In all, never despise the little beginnings.