“He who observes the wind will not sow, and he who regards the clouds will not reap.”
— Ecclesiastes 11:4 (ESV)
Does that sound familiar?
It certainly hits home for me.
Have you ever caught yourself thinking:
- “I’ll start once I have more experience.”
- “I need better equipment first.”
- “Once my website is perfect, then I’ll launch.”
- “I don’t know enough yet — I should learn more before I put myself out there.”
If so, take heart. You’re in good company. Most of us — myself included — have been there.
But Scripture cuts through our excuses with refreshing honesty: if you wait for perfect conditions, you’ll never start.
Because here’s the truth: perfect conditions don’t exist.
There will always be more to learn, more to prepare, more to tweak.
And if you keep waiting for “ready,” you may miss the very opportunities God is trying to bring your way — through the process of starting, imperfectly, right where you are.
Stop waiting for perfect conditions. The people who grow are not those who waited—they're the ones who dared to move forward with what they had. Share on XThis verse reminds me of a story — one that still makes me smile.
A young man once dreamed of becoming a master baker. He read every book he could find, watched endless tutorials, and followed the world’s best chefs on Instagram.
But there was one problem: he hadn’t actually baked anything yet. His kitchen sat untouched — pristine, but unused.
Finally, one day a friend asked, “When are you going to start baking?”
The young man replied, “Soon — I just need to get a better oven. And maybe a few more courses. Then I’ll be ready.”
His friend laughed and said, “You could have baked a hundred loaves by now. You’ll learn more from one messy batch than from ten more books.”
And you know what? The friend was right. The young baker finally got started — and surprise! The first few tries weren’t perfect. But little by little, he improved. And soon, his bread was so good that people started placing orders.
But none of it would have happened if he hadn’t stopped waiting for perfect conditions.
Now, let’s bring that home:
Where are you waiting for “perfect” today?
Is there a dream in your heart — a project, a calling, an opportunity — that’s been quietly collecting dust because you feel unready?
I want to encourage you: start before you’re ready.
In our work at The Plenipotent Company, we’ve seen time and again that the people who build momentum are not the ones who wait to be ready. They are the ones who take small, faithful steps — even when they feel unsure.
Growth is a miracle that starts with motion. Take the first step—even if it’s shaky. The rest will unfold as you go. Share on XWe often say: “Even if you haven’t started yet, ask: how can I engage the people I want to reach?”
And it’s true: you don’t need a perfect product, polished website, or complete brand to begin building connection and trust.
Let me share a beautiful example from one of our alumni: Remi Collins, who launched a catering and food delivery business.
When she first had the idea, she could have easily talked herself out of it:
- “I don’t have a commercial kitchen yet.”
- “I’m not sure my recipes are good enough.”
- “I don’t know how to market this.”
But instead of waiting for “ready,” Remi started small.
She began writing simple blog posts about her love of cooking — sharing favorite recipes, tips for busy families, and stories from her kitchen.
She also started a humble YouTube channel — recording casual videos of her meal prep and plating. The videos weren’t fancy, but they were warm, real, and engaging.
These small steps did three things:
- Built trust and visibility — people could see her passion and skill.
- Created engagement — friends began asking when they could try her meals.
- Gave her valuable feedback — she learned what people loved and wanted more of.
Before her official launch, Remi already had:
- A growing audience
- An eager group of early customers
- A network ready to spread the word
And when her catering business opened? It wasn’t a cold start — it was a natural next step in a story people had already joined.
If you can be trusted with a humble start, you can be trusted with more. Excellence begins in the little things. Share on XThe spiritual principle here is simple: faithfulness with small beginnings brings increase.
Jesus taught:
“One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much…”
— Luke 16:10 (ESV)
Notice that Jesus says: trusted with very little. Not “trusted once they have everything figured out.”
In God’s Kingdom, the way forward is often through small, imperfect steps — not perfect plans.
And the same is true in your work. You don’t need to have it all together to begin.
You need to begin — and trust that growth will come as you go.
So how can you start building momentum, even if you don’t feel ready?
Here are a few practical ideas — simple actions we’ve seen work again and again:
1. Share what you’re learning.
People love a learning journey.
Even if you’re still figuring things out, share insights, struggles, and “aha” moments. You’ll be surprised how many people resonate.
2. Offer teaser content.
You don’t need a finished product to start engaging your audience.
Share a preview. A tip. A story. A behind-the-scenes look.
This builds anticipation and trust — long before your official launch.
3. Create an early access list.
Even if your offering isn’t ready, you can invite people to sign up for updates or early access.
This helps you gauge interest and build a warm audience.
4. Host a free workshop or Q&A.
Don’t overthink it — just serve.
A simple session on Zoom can begin relationships and position you as someone worth following.
5. Document your journey.
Keep notes, photos, or short reflections as you go.
This content will be gold for later — blog posts, testimonials, even a future book.
Here’s the beauty of this approach:
When you start small — before you feel “ready” — you give God something to bless.
Just like the loaves and fishes in the Gospels:
It wasn’t a banquet. It was a simple offering. But in Jesus’ hands, it multiplied.
And your small steps of obedience can do the same.
God can only multiply what you offer in faith. Start building with what you have. Share on XI know what you might be thinking: “But what if I mess up? What if it’s not perfect?”
Friend, let me set your heart at ease:
Perfection is not required. Progress is.
Paul reminds us:
“Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own…”
— Philippians 3:12 (ESV)
Even Paul — with all his wisdom and experience — was still pressing on. Still growing. Still learning.
And so are we.
You will learn as you go.
- Some steps will feel clumsy.
- Some posts won’t land.
- Some early efforts will be messy.
But here’s what matters: you showed up. You planted seeds. You let your light shine.
And in God’s hands, those small seeds can bear a harvest beyond what you imagined.
So let me ask you:
- What have you been waiting to start?
- What dream, project, or calling has been “on pause” until you feel ready?
- What’s one small step you can take this week — even if it’s imperfect?
I invite you: don’t wait.
Start where you are.
Offer what you have.
Trust that God will multiply the effort.
Here’s a simple checklist to help you begin:
1. Name the dream.
Write down the idea or calling that’s been on your heart.
2. Identify one small action.
What’s one thing you can do this week to move it forward? A post? A conversation? A rough draft?
3. Engage your audience.
How can you start building trust — even before you launch?
4. Document the journey.
Keep notes on what you’re learning — both wins and struggles.
5. Pray for courage.
Ask God to give you boldness to take imperfect steps — and to trust Him with the outcomes.
Let me encourage you: You are more ready than you think.
You don’t need a perfect website.
You don’t need the biggest platform.
You don’t need to know everything.
You need one thing: a willing heart and a first step.
Because as Scripture reminds us:
“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.”
— Proverbs 16:3 (ESV)
When you offer your small steps to Him, He can establish what you cannot.
He can build momentum where you least expect it.
And as you walk forward, He will guide your path.
So, start — before you’re ready.
Build — even if it’s small.
Trust — that what you offer in faith, God will multiply.
And soon, you may look back in wonder at what He has done.