mindset – zen BLITZ

The Myth of the Perfect Start

If you’re the type of person who has 1,039 ideas but never takes the plunge – this one’s for you!

Waiting for the “right time” is usually just fear in disguise. You don’t need clarity, confidence, or even competence to start something meaningful.

Screw perfection – Start now. Fuck shit up. Fix it later.

Know What You’re Chasing

Use the Japanese idea of Ikigai as your compass :

What do you love?
What are you good at? (Or willing to get good at.)
What could make money or even support you financially?
What does the world (or your world) need more of?

Don’t aim for a perfect life plan – aim for a starting point that feels aligned. What do you want to try?

From Vibe to Vision (The Idea to Reality Map)

Step 1 : The Idea. Jot it down, doodle it, whatever – Turn the abstract into something.
Step 2 : The Pre-Screen. Ask yourself :
- How will this benefit me?
- Who else would benefit?
- What sparked this idea?
- What’s the best case scenario?
- How bad do I want this? (1-10)
  - If it’s a 7+, GO FOR IT! If not, ditch it guilt-free.
Step 3 : Brainstorm & break down into actionable planning tiers :
- Monthly : big research, tools, skills; break it down into the smallest steps possible
- Weekly : pick 2-3 small actions from monthly tasks
- Daily : 10-20 minutes of movement = momentum

Use the “5 Whys” to Crush Fear & Find Truth

According to Ryder Carroll in “The Bullet Journal Method”, designers at Toyota have been using the following exercise for decades to get to the root of problems.

Identify a problem. Answer why it’s a problem. Answer why that’s a problem. And so on.

For example :

Problem – I’m afraid to start.

Why? Because I might fail.

Why? Because I haven’t practiced.

Why? Because I haven’t started.

Why? …oh.

This method forces clarity. It hurts in all the best ways.

Channel Your Inner Cato (Or Whoever You Admire)

Cato didn’t wait for applause. He practiced discomfort, led by example, and acted.

Who do you admire, who’s doing what you want to do?

What are they doing, and how can you do that in your own unique ways?

What would they do? (They’d just fucking do the things.)

Build in Public, Brand Organically

There’s no need to look polished right out the gate – all brands evolve. Share the mess, and let people watch you grow – we should all inspire each other, don’t you think?

I’ve done it twice!

I thought being a reseller would be fun (& it was at first). So I did a little research, got the supplies I needed, & spent a few years selling stuff online. I learned that it wasn’t nearly as hard as I’d built it up to be in my head once I was actually doing it. In time, it became almost effortless!

zen BLITZ started as a jewelry shop online. Why? I have no idea LOL! I had fun making stuff, & hubby told me to try selling it. I hated it, but I never gave up my brand. And here we are now, doing the things I enjoy (writing & creating digital products) & growing by the day!

Use the 20 Minute Rule to Make Big Decisions Easy

I read a fun newsletter from Ali Abdaal, where he expanded on an idea from Tim Ferriss.

Create a hypothesis. “I think I might want to…”
Run a “minimum viable experiment”. Write a post. Launch a landing page. Try it for 20 minutes a day for 2 weeks.

Learn fast. Adjust faster. Don’t bet your life – just test the water.

The Only Thing You Need : Action

Perfection is procrastination in a fancier outfit. Take one weird, ugly, probably wrong step. Then another. And another. Momentum leads to mastery.

If it sucks, GOOD! That means you’re making progress.

You’re Required to Start Small & Weird

Forget polished. If you’re excited, you’re already ready. Just start.

You can be a professional witch, digital punk, homeschooler entrepreneur, or whatever wild idea you’ve got.

Burn your idea of “the right way” and build a new one.

You don’t need to be sure. You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to begin.

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Rock on!

While daydreaming & scripting may make your wishes feel more attainable, nothing is going to get you where you want to be quite like actually doing something about it. Here are some punk rock guidelines to consider when manifesting a life you love.

Define your vision of success for your life

Nevermind what society, family, friends, acquaintances, or that guy at work who’s always looking at you funny thinks. What makes you feel fulfilled?

Find radical focus & clarity

No fluffy BS – Get crystal clear about your vision of an ideal life. You could even try making a vision board with only things that truly resonate with your authentic self.

Embrace selective apathy to remain focused

Be picky with what you give a fuck about – You may find that you stress yourself out about stupid shit, when you could be focused on making progress toward your goals in life.

Manifest by doing, not waiting

Scripting & visualization are good starting points for an action plan. Just make sure you do the work by taking action on the plan. Small steps daily add up to huge changes in the long run – “It doesn’t matter how slow you go, so long as you do not stop” – Confucius

Create an “I don’t care, I’m doing it anyway” list

Make a list of things you’re sick of putting off for “a more opportune time” or “more research”, & commit to trying one thing for each month of the year.

Reframe past failures into fuel

“Whatever doesn’t kill you can only make you stronger.” While that’s a load of crap half the time, you have to try to spin as much of the BS life throws at you as possible. Look for lessons to learn & ways to grow through tough times.

Edit your life’s playlist

Just like a playlist of your favorite music is unique to you, so is your life. Choose which “tracks” you’d like to “play” more or less often, such as your education, career, hobbies, & relationships, and create a lifestyle that is authentic to you.

Stay true to your vision

Whatever you set your intention to, stay stubborn in accomplishing it. Commit to the fact that any obstacle can be overcome, you just need to figure out how.

“Act as if”

Embody the ideal you’re striving for now. Today, & every day. If you want to be an artist, live as an artist would in your eyes, & create something daily. “Fake it til you make it”, if you must (that’s what most people do!)

Celebrate the little things

Be sure to acknowledge your progress with pride. Every step forward is a step in the right direction!

Conclusion

Actively create a life you love – Dream it, do it, own it, & revel in it. Every chance you get.

Which ideas resonated most with you? Let me know in the comments!

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