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4 Tips on Taking the First Step

by Malcolm Fiellies | Jun 19, 2018 | Coach Articles | 2 comments

To take that first step can be the easiest and toughest step you will ever take.

“ A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step .” Laozi

This quote has stuck with me ever since we designed our wedding invitation. It was so apt as we were embarking on a new journey in our life. We didn’t know where the journey would end, but we needed to take that first step to find out.

Taking that first step, however big or small it is, can be scary. Looking back, if I hadn’t, I would not know the joys of a happy marriage and family.

It will always be difficult to take that defining step. It could be choosing a path of study at university, starting a new career, changing your career path, or potentially starting your own business. As scary as it may seem, it really is as simple as making a move on starting your journey. You know that something inside of you is pushing you into that path. Use that desire to take you forward.

1. Visualise that first step and get excited about the journey and the possible end result

Having a picture of the positive end result will encourage you to take that first step. The clearer you see it, the more excited you will get.

2. Picture yourself in that new job or running your own business

What does it look like and what do you look like?

3. Tell someone! – the slogan of a local cell phone network

Once you can visualise your dream and you are excited about it, tell the people around you, especially those that will encourage and support you.
They will be very good accountability partners.

4. Do your research as to what can help you reach your goal

You only need that one thing. It could be to register for a course to improve a skill.  It could be that you require finance or need a mentor or coach. Perhaps your new venture would do better with a partner or better property. Maybe you need to make yourself known to a manager, and that could mean you need to start up a social media page or write a blog.

Use the information to help you with some of your fears you may have about starting this journey.

One of my coaching clients lives by the phrase “ sometimes you just need to do it afraid ”.

You may not have all you need to get to the end goal right now, even so, you can start your journey.

As Arthur Ashe, the American professional tennis player, said “ Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can .”

It is never too late to take that first step.

You can now connect with Malcolm by booking a session with him here on our website .  Read more about Malcolm in his bio page .

2 Comments

  1. Nazlie
    Nazlie on July 6, 2018 at 10:10 am

    Thank you Malcom great insights. I will be touch for a session

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  2. Livvy
    Livvy on July 8, 2018 at 6:05 am

    Thank you for your encouraging spirit and for taking the first step to becoming a mentor.
    I’m inspired after reading this blog as it’s sometimes so scary to take that first step, fearing the outcome of the 2nd step.

    Keep up the great work work coach, I look forward to your next blog. ✊???

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