"Someday" is not an actual day. Sunday is. Monday is. Tuesday is. Wednesday is. Thursday is. Friday is. And Saturday is. But not "Someday." If you hear yourself saying, "I'll do it 'someday'." or "I'll do it as soon as..." or "I'll do it when...," you may be falling prey to "Someday-itis," a condition in which all sorts of fantastic ideas are slowly infected with the all-too-often action-stopping disease called procrastination.
Unfortunately, "Someday-itis" infects all too many otherwise-inspired kids and adults during their prime years. It is the cause of generations of "almost-great," "could-have-changed-the-world," "designed-to-be-awesome" people who instead were eventually laid to rest under layers of dirt with their dreams still trapped inside of them...whispering...nagging...BEGGING to be let free and to flourish, but ultimately left to mourn the lives they were never able to live, touch, or save.
But...but..., you say. I'm too BUSY today. I'm NOT QUALIFIED today. I'm NOT SMART ENOUGH today. I'm TOO YOUNG...I'm TOO OLD...I'm TOO TIRED...
And then you say what is often the biggest lie of all.
I'll do it SOMEDAY...I really will...maybe even TOMORROW.
But "tomorrow" is a lot like "someday." It never exists. It is always just out of reach, just beyond our grasp...like a mirage in the desert, promising...calling...teasing...and, eventually, tormenting.
The only way to really make a difference (whether in your life or in someone else's) is to DO something that helps TODAY.
It could be a small act of kindness or a large one. It could be a tiny step toward your ultimate goal or a giant one. It could affect one person's life...or many.
Making a difference...being extraordinary...helping others (or yourself)...requires ACTION. No matter how much thinking or planning you do for "tomorrow," nothing will actually get done until you start doing something TODAY.
Want to write a book? Start writing it. Want to help the hungry? Hand out some sandwiches. Thinking of starting up your own YouTube channel? Sign up and post your first video. Worried about the environment? Hold a recycling drive. Need to get in better shape? Exercise. Whatever it is you are dreaming about...thinking about...wishing about...start DOING it. Now.
Start small if you have to and work your way up. But DO something. Anything!
Remember, objects at rest tend to stay at rest, while objects in motion tend to stay in motion. Get busy. Take that first step. Make that call. Get that permit. Have that conversation. See what needs you can fill.
Our world is a giant place filled with giant problems. But all of us can do SOMETHING to alleviate them. How do you want to make a difference? How do you want to help? What needs are you aware of? What dreams are festering in your heart? What can YOU do to make this world a better place?
Don't wait for "someday" to get started. Think about what you can do Sunday. Monday. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday. Friday. And Saturday.
And get busy DOING it.
All the best and much success,
Katy Huller
Author of 28 Ways to Stand Out, Get Noticed, and (Hopefully) Get Into Top Colleges
Unfortunately, "Someday-itis" infects all too many otherwise-inspired kids and adults during their prime years. It is the cause of generations of "almost-great," "could-have-changed-the-world," "designed-to-be-awesome" people who instead were eventually laid to rest under layers of dirt with their dreams still trapped inside of them...whispering...nagging...BEGGING to be let free and to flourish, but ultimately left to mourn the lives they were never able to live, touch, or save.
But...but..., you say. I'm too BUSY today. I'm NOT QUALIFIED today. I'm NOT SMART ENOUGH today. I'm TOO YOUNG...I'm TOO OLD...I'm TOO TIRED...
And then you say what is often the biggest lie of all.
I'll do it SOMEDAY...I really will...maybe even TOMORROW.
But "tomorrow" is a lot like "someday." It never exists. It is always just out of reach, just beyond our grasp...like a mirage in the desert, promising...calling...teasing...and, eventually, tormenting.
The only way to really make a difference (whether in your life or in someone else's) is to DO something that helps TODAY.
It could be a small act of kindness or a large one. It could be a tiny step toward your ultimate goal or a giant one. It could affect one person's life...or many.
Making a difference...being extraordinary...helping others (or yourself)...requires ACTION. No matter how much thinking or planning you do for "tomorrow," nothing will actually get done until you start doing something TODAY.
Want to write a book? Start writing it. Want to help the hungry? Hand out some sandwiches. Thinking of starting up your own YouTube channel? Sign up and post your first video. Worried about the environment? Hold a recycling drive. Need to get in better shape? Exercise. Whatever it is you are dreaming about...thinking about...wishing about...start DOING it. Now.
Start small if you have to and work your way up. But DO something. Anything!
Remember, objects at rest tend to stay at rest, while objects in motion tend to stay in motion. Get busy. Take that first step. Make that call. Get that permit. Have that conversation. See what needs you can fill.
Our world is a giant place filled with giant problems. But all of us can do SOMETHING to alleviate them. How do you want to make a difference? How do you want to help? What needs are you aware of? What dreams are festering in your heart? What can YOU do to make this world a better place?
Don't wait for "someday" to get started. Think about what you can do Sunday. Monday. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday. Friday. And Saturday.
And get busy DOING it.
All the best and much success,
Katy Huller
Author of 28 Ways to Stand Out, Get Noticed, and (Hopefully) Get Into Top Colleges
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