The Messy Magic of Starting Before You’re Ready

Perfection is overrated. Here’s how to turn your idea into action now.

I Had an Idea…

I’m currently on a manifestation learning journey, and over the last while I’ve been soaking in everything I can: books, podcasts, videos, you name it.

Why? Because people around me are making massive financial leaps, and I couldn’t help but wonder… why not me?

And since I’m a firm believer that the best way to learn something is to teach it, I decided not just to study manifestation, but to create a space where others could join in too. Enter: the mastermind. A place to share, discuss, support, and embody the work together.

This past Monday, we had our first of four sessions. Was it flawless, Tony Robbins-perfect, and exactly as I envisioned? Not even close. Out of six people, three showed up, and we had a really solid conversation. It wasn’t perfect, but it was a start. And that’s what matters.

Too often, I see people waiting until everything is “just right” before they launch their idea. But the truth? You’ll never know what works until you begin. Tech companies don’t wait until their product is flawless; they launch, get feedback, improve, and repeat. Sometimes they even scrap things entirely. That’s not failure, that’s progress.

Starting a mastermind is no different. It’s not about perfection, it’s about momentum. So if you’ve been sitting on an idea that excites you, let me save you some time: just start. You’ll figure it out as you go.

What does it take to start a mastermind?

At its core, it’s about gathering like-minded people who are committed to growth, whether together or individually, and leaning on the group for support, accountability, new perspectives, and yes, the occasional kick in the pants.

Here are 5 quick steps to get started:

1. Clarify the focus. Decide what your mastermind is about: business, mindset, manifestation, or something else.

2. Set the length of time. How long will it run? How often will you meet? Start simple and revise over time.

3. Invite your people. Reach out to those who are aligned and excited to grow with you. Quality beats quantity.

4. Keep it structured (but flexible). A loose agenda helps, updates, discussion, hot seat, and takeaway. Don’t overcomplicate it.

5. Start before you’re ready. The first one won’t be perfect, and that’s the point. You’ll improve as you go.

In business and life, too many of us hesitate on the edge of an idea. We hold back, overthink, or wait for the “perfect moment.” But momentum comes from action, not waiting.

So if you’ve been holding back? Stop. Take a breath. Take the next step, even if it scares you a little.

Let’s Grow.