Think about the stories you have heard from people who have achieved societally perceived success. Founders who launched companies with no funding. Athletes who trained for medals no one thought they could win. Writers who finished books after years of rejection. It can sound absolutely delusional listening to their origin story.

So what if that “delusion” isn’t the mis-step we are lead to believe, what if we need a little bit delusion to help us to make the moves we want to make.

If you’re thinking about writing a book, it great to set out some principles which will help shape the book. Start with questions about why you are writing it, why would someone buy it, what is the problem you are solving for the reader, who are they and then some creative principles which will then make it yours and unique to you.

Starting from the beginning is not a flaw, it’s fertile ground. It’s where fresh ideas, deep learning, and meaningful growth take root. So the next time you find yourself at the start of something new, be bold enough to ask, humble enough to listen, and brave enough to not have all the answers.