Just Start Monday Motivation

#397 - Monday Motivation: "You don’t have to be great to start..."

Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week...

Today, we explore the importance of taking the first imperfect step toward your dream - inspired by a timeless quote from Zig Ziglar:

“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.”

3 key takeaways you can expect from this episode:

  1. Why waiting to feel ready is the biggest dream-blocker - and what to do instead

  2. How to align your dream business with your passions, values, and purpose

  3. Why progress beats perfection every single time

Take this opportunity to learn how to overcome hesitation and finally start that side hustle or business idea you’ve been dreaming about.

As always, I’d LOVE to hear what resonates with you from this episode and what you plan to implement after listening in.

So please share and let’s keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here.    

Have a wonderful week …and remember, it all starts with a dream 💛

Dream Life & kikki.K Founder

SHOW NOTES:

  • If you feel it's time to take a leap and invest in you, join:
    • My Platinum Coaching Program where in October our focus will be on Living Your Purpose and deepening your alignment with your values. Learn more here.  
    • My Dream Business Book Club here. In October, we'll be reading and learning from: $100 Start Up: Reinvent the Way You Make a Living.
    • My online personal Growth Book Club GROW, where this October we'll be reading and squeezing the learnings out of Creative First Aid: The Science and Joy of Creativity for Mental Health, by Caitlin Marshall. Learn more here.

    • Dream Life Community Facebook Group: Connect with like-minded dreamers.

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TRANSCRIPT:

Hello and welcome back to another Monday Motivation morning.

I want to start today with one of my absolute favourite quotes — one I repeat almost every episode. It's by Zig Ziglar:

“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.”

Isn’t that the perfect reminder for a Monday morning?

Too often, we wait for the “right time.” We wait until we have all the answers, until we feel completely confident, until we believe we’re good enough. But the truth is — none of us ever feel 100% ready.

And greatness doesn’t come from waiting. It comes from starting. From taking that very first, imperfect step.

So, how can you live this quote today?

Here are three powerful ways:

1. Start before you’re ready.
That business idea, side hustle, or dream you’ve been thinking about — maybe for months, or even years — just start. Don’t overthink it. Write down the idea. Share it with a friend. Take one small step today.

2. Build around your passions, values, and purpose.
The most meaningful businesses and dreams aren’t born from chasing money. They’re built from following what truly lights you up.

Ask yourself: What would I do even if I wasn’t being paid? What do I believe in? What kind of impact do I want to make? These are the seeds of your dream business.

3. Embrace progress, not perfection.
Your first step won’t be perfect - and that’s okay. Every successful entrepreneur started as a beginner. The magic is in the doing. In learning, adjusting, and growing along the way.

I want to encourage you to reflect on this: maybe this is the week you finally take the first step toward your side hustle or dream business. Something that’s aligned with your values, your purpose, and your unique gifts. Because there is nothing more rewarding than building something of your own.

I’ve lived this myself — starting more than one business — and yes, it’s hard work, but it’s deeply fulfilling.

And if this message resonates with you, I want to invite you to join us in the Dream Business Book Club this October. We’re reading The $100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau. The subtitle says it all: Fire your boss, do what you love, and work better to live more.

This book is a gem for anyone dreaming of starting a business or side hustle. We’ll read it together, discuss it, and most importantly — implement what we learn. I’ll also be sharing my own insights and experiences from starting and running businesses.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign - maybe this is it.

So, my challenge for you today is simple:

👉 What’s one small step you can take this week toward your dream business or side hustle?

Write it down. Take action.

And always remember:

You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.

As always, I’m cheering you on.

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