Ink And Wand

“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” – Walt Disney

Relates to:

• Procrastination vs. action
• Starting a creative project
• Business and innovation

We’ve all been there. We stare at a blank page. We ponder a half-finished idea. Sometimes, a business concept remains locked in our minds. The desire to create is there, but action? That’s where things get tricky.

Walt Disney once said, “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” It’s simple advice, yet incredibly powerful. Whether you’re battling procrastination or starting a creative project, you must take the first step to succeed. This is also true if you’re launching a new business venture.

Procrastination vs. Action: Breaking the Cycle

Procrastination isn’t just about being lazy—it’s often fueled by fear, perfectionism, or feeling overwhelmed. We tell ourselves, “I’ll start when I have more time,” or “I just need to plan a little more.” But the truth is, waiting rarely makes it easier.

Instead of letting fear hold you back, try these steps:
✔ Set a small goal. Instead of thinking about the whole project, focus on just the first step. Write one sentence. Sketch one idea. Research one business name.
✔ Use a timer. The Pomodoro Technique (25-minute work sprints) is a great way to push through hesitation.
✔ Commit to imperfection. The first draft, design, or product doesn’t have to be perfect—it just has to exist. You can refine later.

Starting a Creative Project: Ideas Need Action

For entrepreneurs and business owners:
🚀 Test your idea. Instead of endlessly planning, create a small prototype or a beta version of your product.
📢 Launch before it’s perfect. Many startups refine their products after getting customer feedback—don’t wait for perfection before sharing your idea with the world.
💡 Embrace failure as learning. Every misstep brings you closer to success. If you don’t start, you’ll never know what’s possible.

Creativity thrives on motion. A painting doesn’t exist without the first brushstroke. A film doesn’t exist without the first storyboard. A book isn’t written without the first word.

If you’re struggling to start:
🎨 Give yourself a deadline. Treat your project like a client would—with a set start and finish date.
🎬 Find an accountability partner. Tell a friend or fellow creative about your goal. When someone else knows, it’s harder to push it aside.
📖 Start before you’re ready. Many great creators don’t wait for inspiration—it comes through the process of creating.

Business & Innovation: Execution Matters

Great ideas are everywhere. But what separates dreamers from innovators? Action. Disney didn’t just talk about building Disneyland—he sketched it out, pitched it, and turned his vision into reality.

Start Now—Your Future Self Will Thank You

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to start, this is it. Progress isn’t made through endless discussions, planning, or overthinking—it happens the moment you take action.

As Disney’s words remind us, “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” So go ahead—take that step, make that move, and bring your idea to life.