A Small Beginning

All things worthwhile in this life begin in a soft ‘now.’

“Not with fanfare, not with certainty, and definitely not with all the answers—and with a small step.” This blog, this site, and this space called “Inklogue” aren’t any different.

For a long time, I thought that beginnings couldn’t be imperfect. I needed clarity, confidence, and some validation beforehand. I waited until I felt ready. Until I felt sure. Until the fear went away.

It never did.

What I’ve learned over time is that fear doesn’t step aside before a beginning; it accompanies it. And the thing about the folks who begin anyway isn’t that they aren’t afraid—because they are—but that they choose to start in a tiny way.

A small start may not look very impressive from the outside. It doesn’t ensure success. It doesn’t indicate room for growth either. Nor does it indicate consistency either. It simply shows one thing—that you were there.

And it’s all the more important than we think.

In a world that applauds major accomplishments but rarely speaks of the minute actions that preceded them, we witness completed tales, honed journeys, and “overnight” successes, but not the uncertain beginnings, partially penned manuscripts, or instances when a person came close to quitting.

This blog is one such effort.

Inklogue did not begin when I had my life together... It began when I had stories and thoughts and feelings that no longer wanted to be left unheard.

There’s something powerful about beginning before you’re ready. You learn humility. You learn patience. Most importantly, you learn to trust yourself when the road ahead of you is not fully understood.

Smaller beginnings mean that there’s room to make mistakes. Smaller beginnings mean growth is possible without putting you under pressure. Smaller beginnings mean that you can learn as you go along because it’s acceptable to not be perfect right from the start.

This place is precisely what it is: imperfect, growing, and authentic.

Inkloque does not write because it has all the answers. It writes because it has questions. It writes because it is moving through the world of business and the world of personal development and all that comes with it - lessons unearned until late in life.

Some days, writing should flow effortlessly. Some days, writing might feel heavy. I do, however, have a vision for this space that is meant to remain authentic and not optimized for perfection but intentionally created.

If you’re reading this while finding yourself at the edge of something new, whether it be a dream, a decision, or even a mere thought that has been pushed away until a later time, let this be a reminder for you:

You don't need a monumental start to continue.

You only need the beginning.

Because small beginnings have a way of compounding. They produce roots before they produce branches. They produce resilience before they produce results. And then, they become what you once wished you’d had the courage to build yourself.

This is my small beginning.

Maybe, though, as Inklogue expands, it will serve as a reminder that it’s okay to begin small – in fact, it’s something to be celebrated.

Thank you for being here at the very start.