Do it now, and you’ve won. The secret to overcoming procrastination is simple—taking action in the moment. The word “now” holds the key to “won,” because the victory lies in the decision to begin.

It’s often the first few seconds of actually starting that are the hardest. The key is to do something small—sometimes even tiny—as your first step. For example, putting on your sneakers can be the simple action that leads to getting out the door for exercise. Or, setting a timer for just five minutes to start a task can help break the barrier and build momentum.

Once you begin, you’ve already won, and you may find yourself continuing because you’ve already gotten started.

The act of starting itself is powerful—it creates momentum and breaks the cycle of hesitation. The longer we wait, the harder it gets, but each moment of action is a step toward progress. By doing it now, you’ve already made the choice to move forward.