One thing research has taught me – you’ll never have all the answers.
With so much information out there, it’s tempting to keep searching….one more article, one more data point, one more expert view. Maybe you’ll stumble upon the perfect answer. But in reality, you rarely do. You learn to piece things together. Spot patterns. Fill gaps. And then – you move.
That same mindset has helped me make some of the biggest decisions in life. Because that perfect time, that perfect answer, that perfect picture?
Well, it never fully arrives.
Whether it’s making a big decision, starting something new, or showing up for something important – we wait. For more clarity, more confidence, the “right” time.
But often, the clarity comes after you act, not before.
In research, and in life, perfect is often the enemy of good.
And good is often good enough to begin.
I’ve learned to give myself a deadline. A working perspective. Something that may not be airtight, but is strong enough to start.
You adapt. You refine. You trust the process.
We don’t always find ready-made answers. Sometimes, we have to create our own.
