One of the great dilemmas of youth is not whether to start, but when. The world does not lack ambition, it lacks timing.

We are told not to rush, to learn from those who miscalculated and failed. We see businesses crumble because their founders acted too soon, marriages break because people committed before they understood what they were stepping into, careers stall because choices were made on impulse rather than foresight. These warnings echo in our minds, making us hesitant, cautious, and sometimes paralyzed.

But there is another danger. The danger of waiting too long. The danger of sitting at the drawing board, perfecting the plan while life moves forward without us. The fear of failure is real, but so is the regret of never starting. The longer we wait, the heavier the burden of starting becomes, until one day, we no longer can start at all.

It is discouraged to wait until everything is sorted before taking action. No battle is won on paper alone. No masterpiece is painted without the first stroke. There are things that we cannot prepare for, no matter how much we calculate. And yet, this does not mean we should move recklessly.

Wisdom is not in delaying action indefinitely, nor is it in jumping blindly. Wisdom is knowing that while you cannot control everything, you can prepare for the unknown. Not every challenge can be removed before you begin, but you can prepare for how you will face them when they come.

A good sailor does not wait for the ocean to be calm, he learns how to sail in uncertain waters. A good architect does not wait for all materials to be perfect, he knows how to adjust the design as reality demands. And a wise person does not wait for life to align perfectly he moves forward, knowing that some problems can only be solved along the way.

The answer, then, is neither to rush nor to delay. It is to prepare, but not endlessly. It is to act, but not recklessly. It is to know that while not all things can be controlled, you can control how you respond to them when they arise.

So, do not remain on the drawing board forever. Do not wait for perfect conditions. Plan, prepare, and then begin. Because while mistakes can be corrected, lost time never returns.