Why Waiting Until Tomorrow Kills Your Dreams

“Telling yourself you’ll do it tomorrow is how dreams die.” — Shane Parrish

Almost every success story I’ve witnessed shares the same regret: they wish they had started sooner.

Life didn’t magically get less busy. Stress didn’t vanish. Responsibilities didn’t clear a path. Quite the opposite—what made life easier was the decision to commit anyway.

There’s Never a Perfect Time

We tell ourselves we’ll start when work slows down. When the kids are older. When things “settle.” But they rarely do. Waiting for the perfect moment is the perfect excuse.

The Power of Starting Now

• Momentum builds confidence faster than waiting ever will.
• Small wins compound—creating motivation instead of waiting for it.
• Health isn’t just about fitness; it reduces stress, sharpens focus, and fuels resilience.

Every client I’ve worked with who finally took the leap says the same thing: “I wish I had done this sooner.”

Your Future Self Is Watching

Starting now—even imperfectly—creates the version of you who thanks yourself later. Tomorrow isn’t guaranteed. Today is the only leverage point you have.

Don’t wait for “someday.” Begin today.

~ Coach Alex