My First Million
The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
“procrastination is generally a problem with getting started”
What It Means
The main barrier to completing tasks is beginning them, not finishing them once started
Why It Matters
Changes how you approach procrastination - focus on starting mechanisms rather than completion strategies
When It's True
For most knowledge work and creative tasks where momentum builds naturally
When It's Risky
For tasks requiring extensive preparation or setup, or when you're genuinely exhausted
How to Apply
Use 5-minute commitment techniques to lower starting barrier
Remove friction from initial steps
Focus energy on making starting easy rather than planning completion
Example Scenario
“Instead of planning entire workout, just commit to going to gym for 5 minutes. Once there, momentum carries you through full workout.”