Change Isn't a Delivery Service/ It's a Choice (#312)
We often talk about change as if it's something that happens to us. We wait for the "right time," the perfect opportunity, or the external motivation to appear, which rarely does. We say, "I'll change when I get a new job," or "Things will be different once I move to a new city." We put our power on a pedestal outside of ourselves, hoping it will one day come walking back to us.
But here’s the most liberating and sometimes terrifying truth about transformation: change doesn't come to you, it comes from you.
Waiting for an external force to trigger your growth is like waiting for a seed to plant itself. It's not how nature works, and it's not how human potential works either. The spark, the momentum, and the first courageous step are all internal. They're a quiet, personal decision that says, "I'm ready to be different.” You must change the narrative in your head.
Think of the life-altering moments you admire. The person who decided to start a company from their bedroom office, not because a venture capitalist knocked on their door, but because they had an idea they couldn't ignore. The one who got healthy, not because they found the perfect diet or workout routine, but because they chose to prioritize their well-being. These weren't lucky accidents; they were the result of a deliberate, personal choice. Be the choice and give it all you got.
The Myth of the "Right Time"
There is no magical portal to a new you. There is only now. The "right time" to start is the moment you stop waiting for it. Decide that you want something better for yourself now. The perfect condition is the one you create for yourself.
This isn't to say that external circumstances don't matter. They do. But they are a stage, not the script. The script is what you write with your actions, your choices, and your commitment. You are the superhero of your own story, and the plot twist isn't delivered to you—it originates from you.
The freedom in this idea is immense. It means you're not a passive bystander in your own life. You are the driver. You hold the steering wheel. You can choose to take a new road, to build a new skill, to embrace a new mindset.
So, what change are you waiting for? Stop looking for a sign from the universe and become the sign yourself. The power to transform your life isn't coming in a package. It's already within you, just waiting for you to unwrap it. Hit the GO pedal!