33) Don’t Save the Best for Last
By John Fotheringham
I guess this makes me a hypocrite because this is the last lesson in my list and is probably the most important. ; )
If you want to learn a language, don’t wait until you “have more time”. If you want to quit your job, don’t wait until “the right time” or when you have a comfortable financial buffer saved up. If your relationship sucks, don’t wait until a big fight forces a break-up. Decide what it is you want to do with your life (your “bliss” as it were) and start today. Right now. Seriously, what are you still doing on this blog!? Go out and get living!
As Tim Ferriss shares in The 4-Hour Workweek:
“For all of the most important things, the timing always sucks. Waiting for a good time to quit your job? The stars will never align and the traffic lights of life will never all be green at the same time. The universe doesn’t conspire against you, but it doesn’t go out of its way to line up all the pins either. Conditions are never perfect. “Someday” is a disease that will take your dreams to the grave with you. Pro and con lists are just as bad. If it’s important to you and you want to do it ‘eventually,’ just do it and correct course along the way.”
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Author: John Fotheringham
My name is John Fotheringham and I’m a languaholic. I originally hail from Seattle, but have spent most of the past decade living, learning, and working in Japan, Bangladesh, China, and Taiwan. I currently reside in Los Angeles where I am a full-time "manny" (or "bro pair" as my older brother calls me) for my 5-year-old nephew. I focus most on Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, and Spanish but love all languages. And corny puns. And sushi. You can learn more about my other projects at: http://johnfotheringham.net
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