CodeWithKriti

I used to believe that I needed to have everything planned out before I could start a project — especially when it came to coding. I thought “readiness” meant knowing all the tools, having a perfect roadmap, and feeling fully confident.

But then it hit me: in tech, you’re never fully ready.

There will always be more documentation to read, more updates to keep up with, and more things you don’t yet know. That’s the nature of this fast-changing world. And if I kept waiting, I might never begin.

So I started building — even without all the answers.

At first, I struggled. The blank screen intimidated me. I questioned if I knew enough. But once I pushed through that initial discomfort, I surprised myself. I picked up speed. I finished the project in just 2–3 hours. And most importantly — I learned more by doing than I ever could from just watching tutorials.

This experience taught me something big:
👉 Progress is not about perfection.
👉 Perfection (if it exists) comes through consistent action.
👉 Confidence is built after you begin, not before.

So now, I don’t wait to feel “ready.” I start anyway — knowing that growth lives in the mess, not the plan.

And if you’re reading this, waiting for the perfect moment to begin your thing — coding, freelancing, writing, anything at all — here’s what I want to say:

You don’t have to be ready. Just start. Like nobody’s watching.