Just finished the first class in my PhD program. Six credits down and 54 to go…ouch. Beginning new things, especially things with a long timetable or uncertain outcome, can sometimes feel so daunting that it seems more prudent not the start at all. And yet, the certainty of a predictable black-and-white life pales in stark contrast to the vibrant colors of a passion-driven adventure.  

So what’s your techni-color dream? What have you been putting off starting because the time isn’t right or the money isn’t there or the move is not practical? Secret: the time will never be right, there will neve be enought money and significant and worthwhile changes are rarely practical. Do you have an “I always wanted to”? What’s the worst that can happen if you took one single step in that direction today? What’s the best? The journey starts with one single step.