#ibuildthings

From paper to steel in the blink of an eye

There’s something deeply rewarding about watching a plan come to life. I took the first picture of this project back in August—then, it was just an idea on paper.

This week, it became real.

Building anything—whether it’s a structure, a business, or a better version of yourself—can be daunting. There will be setbacks. There will be uncertainty.

You will fall down.

Looking back on my own journey, I realize how much I had to build within myself first.

The book Do Hard Things is a great read—it’s a reminder that growth starts with a choice. A choice to improve. A conscious decision to push forward.

In many ways, I’m just getting started on my journey. I have come a long way, but still have far to go.

This project marks the first time I’ve had to do it all on my own—no safety nets, no roadmap, no one to guide me.

I did the hard thing.

I built something.

And next time, it’ll be a little easier.

Growth doesn’t happen overnight, but it happens faster than you think.

Whether you’re in the middle of your own growth cycle or standing on the edge trying to decide which way to go—take the first step.

Walk into the unknown.

Do the hard things.

Have a great weekend, thank you for following along.

Have you made the choice to do the HARD THING you have been delaying?