In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
I’m not sure if anyone has ever told you this, but there are specific events that characterize the beginnings of any pursuit—it is the construction of frameworks.
In the text above, you find the Master Architect fulfilling this principle of the beginnings—creating the heavens and the earth as a structure or model to handle all other businesses on autopilot.
Frameworks are structured approaches that provide a clear methodology for solving problems and making decisions. They are pillars that keep systems in place and ensure their perpetuity.
The acts of the beginnings require rigorous creative and mental processes that set the tone for what is to come.
If you are doing something else other than creating blueprints at the early stages of any venture, chances are that you have no clue what you intend to accomplish.
It’s important to mention, also, that the beginnings often embody chaos, confusion, and uncertainty.
Case in point:
- Katherine just found a new business idea that’s promising her some tangible ROI, and she can’t wait to invest.
- Samara is in talking stage with a young man and she can’t seem to get him off her mind because she has already developed a strong emotional connection.
- Emeka has gotten admission to read his favorite university programme; he’s almost impatient about kickstarting.
People who have not mustered their emotions are easy to be sold on high hopes. Temper your enthusiasm, lest you’re caught off guard.
King Solomon once wrote:
Hope that is deferred makes the heart sick...
Even the design of the Master Architect was not without pandemonium.
And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep...
My point?
Start on the right foundation and enjoy the process of solution building.
Leverage and maximize your creative and mental abilities.
Stand your ground in the face of challenges; they are a part of the growth process of any venture.
You will do well, but do in the beginning that which ought to be done in the beginning.
I’m rooting for you.
— Stephen Addo