Priming of the pump and getting things moving

You've probably noticed that the hardest part of any new project is just the initial priming of the pump. It doesn't matter if you're trying to kickstart a stagnant career, launch a side hustle, or finally get around to cleaning out the garage; that first bit of effort always feels disproportionately heavy. It's that physical and mental friction of trying to get something—anything—to happen when you're starting from a dead stop. ...

May 6, 2026 · 7 min · Sant Constanza