Excuses are sneaky little goblins in sweatpants. “I’ll do it tomorrow.” “I’m too tired.” “Mercury is in retrograde, and my cat looks disappointed in me.” We’ve all been there. But here’s the secret: you don’t have to feel ready to take action. You just have to out-stubborn your excuses long enough to do one tiny, glorious thing that Future You will high-five you for.

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