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You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don't try.
-- Beverly Sills
 

 

Monday, July 27, 2026

The moment you begin

No matter how distant your goal may be, the pathway to that goal is much closer. It is right in front of you, right now.

Whether the achievement you envision is modest or massive, the way to build it is one step at a time. The first step is yours to take whenever you’re ready, and the next one is not far behind.

There’s no point in worrying about how long it will take. You have everything to gain by getting excited and enthusiastic about how much you can accomplish right now.

The fulfillment of your vision begins the moment you begin to work on it. One of the best parts of achievement is the achieving, and that’s something you never have to wait for.

There’s great satisfaction in reaching each goal, and the satisfaction is created in every effort along the way. From the moment you begin, you get a taste of that satisfaction.

You’ll discover great joy in the journey. There’s no need to wait even one more day for that joy to begin.

— Ralph Marston

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