Waiting too long
Time doesn't wait for perfect conditions. Markets move, opportunities fade, life happens while you're planning your perfect entry. Each day spent waiting is a day of potential momentum lost forever.
Analysis paralysis kills more dreams than failure ever did. The founder who keeps refining their pitch deck instead of talking to customers. The artist who endlessly tweaks their portfolio rather than showing their work. The writer who researches forever but never publishes. All waiting for a certainty that never comes.
Timing matters more than perfection. Markets reward those who move first with good enough over those who arrive late with perfect. Amazon launched selling only books. Google started as a simple search box. Facebook began as a college directory. They didn't wait for completeness—they started with simplicity.
Speed creates opportunities. When you move quickly, you learn faster, adapt sooner, and find hidden paths others miss. Each action generates feedback that guides your next move. Standing still generates nothing but doubt.
Fear masquerades as preparation. We tell ourselves we're being thorough when we're really just avoiding risk. But life's biggest risks often come from standing still too long. Markets evolve, skills become obsolete, opportunities expire.
Start now. Time doesn't care about your plans. The perfect moment exists only in hindsight.