Stuck? Stop Waiting for the Perfect Plan—Take the First Step
- Jadranka Erlic
- Feb 17
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 28
Too many small business owners and entrepreneurs get stuck waiting for the “perfect plan” before taking action. They feel like they need every detail figured out, every risk minimized, and every move planned before they start. But in reality, success doesn’t come from having a flawless plan. It comes from taking the first step and figuring things out along the way.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or paralyzed by indecision, here’s why it’s time to stop waiting and start moving.
1. Clarity Comes from Action, Not Overthinking
It’s easy to get caught up in planning, analyzing, and second-guessing every move. But the truth is, you won’t know what works until you take action. The best way to get clarity is to do something, learn from it, and adjust as you go.
Example: Instead of waiting until your website is “perfect” to launch, start with a simple version. Test it, gather feedback, and improve as you go.
2. There’s No Such Thing as a Perfect Plan
Perfectionism is just procrastination in disguise.
No matter how much you plan, there will always be things you can’t predict. The key is to be adaptable and open to change. Action leads to progress, while waiting leads to missed opportunities.
Mindset Shift: Instead of asking, “What if it goes wrong?” ask, “What’s the worst that could happen?” Most of the time, the risks are much smaller than they feel.
3. Small Steps Lead to Big Results
You don’t have to know exactly how everything will play out. Just focus on the next small step in front of you. Momentum builds over time, and before you know it, you’ll be further along than you ever expected.
Ask Yourself: What’s one thing you can do today that moves you closer to your goal?
It doesn’t have to be big—just enough to break the cycle of inaction.
4. Fear Disguises Itself as Logic
Many times, the hesitation to start isn’t about logic. It’s about fear. Fear of failure, fear of judgment, or fear of the unknown. But growth happens outside of your comfort zone, and the only way to overcome fear is to move through it.
Reframe It: Instead of seeing failure as something to avoid, view it as part of the learning process. Every successful entrepreneur has failed at some point but what matters is that they kept going.
5. The Path Reveals Itself as You Walk It
You don’t need to see the whole road to take the first step. The more you move forward, the more opportunities, insights, and next steps will naturally become clear. Progress isn’t about knowing everything upfront. It’s about being willing to start and adjust along the way.
Final Thoughts
If you’ve been waiting for the perfect plan, this is your sign to stop waiting and start moving.
Action creates momentum, and momentum creates opportunities. The only way to get unstuck is to take the first step, no matter how small it may seem.
So, what’s the first step you can take today?
DO IT NOW, and let the rest reveal itself along the way.
P.S. Good luck and I believe in you. But most importantly, make sure you believe in yourself.
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