Mark Twain
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.”
Explanation:
Mark Twain is reminding us that the hardest part of any goal is often just beginning. Many people delay their dreams because they overthink, wait for the “perfect” time, or feel afraid of failure. But nothing happens until we take the first step. For example, if you want to write a book, you can spend years planning—but unless you write the first page, your book will never exist. The same goes for exercise, learning a new skill, or starting a business. Progress comes from action, not from thinking about action. Once you start, momentum builds, and each step becomes easier. Success is not about waiting for motivation—it is about starting even when you don’t feel ready.