When it comes to decision making, many of us get stuck in the how. We delay action because we don’t have all the answers, the plan isn’t perfect, or the path feels uncertain. But the real magic happens when we shift our focus to the now—making the decision first, even if the how isn’t fully clear yet.

Great decisions often start with clarity of intent, not clarity of logistics. Deciding to start a business, change careers, or pursue a goal doesn’t require a fully mapped-out plan on day one. It requires commitment. When you decide now, you give your brain permission to start figuring out the how as you go.

This mindset opens doors. Once a decision is made, you naturally start noticing opportunities, resources, and solutions you might have missed while hesitating. Action creates momentum, and momentum creates clarity.

Of course, it’s smart to think ahead—but overthinking can become a trap. Waiting for the “perfect” moment or plan often means doing nothing. In contrast, choosing now sends a powerful message to yourself: I trust myself to figure it out.

Some of the most successful people didn’t know exactly how they’d get to where they are—they just decided they would. The details came later, through trial, error, and persistence.

So the next time you’re standing at a crossroads, stop obsessing over the how. Make the decision now. The how will meet you on the road.