Just Start
Drivers to the grid…
We live in a world where MORE is always available on demand – more info, more content, more opinions. Sifting through all the noise can feel like a full-time job.
How, then, to tackle all the problems we’re faced with?
Just start - whether that’s picking a new morning routine, a degree to pursue, or starting a nonprofit to improve access to motorsport.
It’s not easy. The sheer volume of possibilities can quickly overwhelm!
The cautious perfectionist says, “You’re not ready yet. Let’s plan more”.
The heedless optimist chips in with, “I’ll make it up as I go.”
Whichever voice we listen to, it’s a choice to confront the unknown and act (or not act); a constant tug-of-war. Often, we will only ever possess an incomplete picture, partial data, and limited resources. At Vision Corsa, we count ourselves lucky to face our challenges together.
Here are some steps WE take to get started -
Think hard but not endlessly – There’s a difference between consideration and rumination.
Talk it over - Initially, nothing is off the table.
Review the literature – Set a deadline for research and stick to it.
Build from the ground up – What MUST be accomplished before you proceed?
Don’t neglect the boring stuff – If it was all fun, everyone would do it!
Set goals along the way – A big, but doable project becomes a moonshot if you don’t define success and pick a timeline.
Be flexible – Free yourself of the notion that you will get it all right, all at once.
Strategy is about vision – Planning is about execution: Tailor the volume of each to the size of the project.
It’s important to acknowledge that not everyone starts off with a team, either. That’s okay! These tenets are for individuals too. Any person, team, or organization can get mired in the “buildup to starting” phase of a project. Claim the right to learn, fail, and get better - just start.
We’ll be doing the same.
Onward. Together. Always.