I hope you caught the double meaning of the title on today’s post. (if not, here’s what I meant):

Start right where you are = Start in the place you are and move forward.

Start RIGHT where you are = Start correctly and move forward.

They seem to contradict each other. How can I start the right way when I don’t always know what the correct way is? It’s easy when you go all the way back to the beginning. Take this example:

You have to go to the post office. The weather is rainy and cold. You can either stay dry inside (and not accomplish your goal) or prepare yourself to make the trek in the bad weather. You could head out without the proper apparel and catch a doozy of a cold – OR – you could don a raincoat and galoshes, grab your umbrella, and you make it to the post and back without suffering a single damp moment. The second way is much more enjoyable but if you don’t have an umbrella you’re gonna get wet.

So you’re saying “Todd, you spent way too much time inside thinking over the Holidays. Cut to the point!”

I’ve coached several team members in the last few days that made awesome goals for the year. When I asked them how they were going to accomplish them the reply was; “Well, as soon as I…”

Don’t wait. Start now and pick up the tools along the way on your journey. Success is waiting along the path.