So, you’ve made up your mind. You’re ready to follow your passion, build a life of meaning, create the lifestyle of your dreams—and yes, even earn enough to pay your bills. But there’s one classic challenge that nearly every new coach or aspiring entrepreneur faces:

“How and where do I even start?”

If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to keep spinning your wheels. Let’s simplify the path forward. Here are three powerful steps to kick-start your coaching journey (or any meaningful goal, for that matter):

Step 1: Modeling Excellence

The most effective way to learn is to model those who’ve already walked the path you want to take.

• Find a model of excellence—someone who’s already succeeding in the area you want to master.
  
  
• Don’t just copy what they do. Observe their mindset, strategies, and behavior.
  
  
• Step into their shoes and study them from three angles:
  
  
  • What they do – their actions and behaviors
    
    
  • How they do it – their internal thinking and processes
    
    
  • Why they do it – the deeper motivations, values, and beliefs that drive them
    
    

  Think like the person you want to become.

  Step 2: Repetition Is Everything

  There’s a reason the phrase “Repetition is the mother of all learning” has stood the test of time.

  Want to be great at anything? Then you must practice—again and again.
  
  

  Ask yourself:
  
  

  • Want to be a skilled writer? How often do you write?
    
    
  • Want to be an extraordinary public speaker? How often do you take the stage?
    
    
  • Want to be a transformational coach? How many hours have you spent coaching?
    
    

  Now look at your reps:
  
  

  • 10 reps: You’re just getting started. It might feel awkward—and that’s okay.
    
    
  • 100 reps: You’re getting better. Your confidence is building.
    
    
  • 1,000 reps: You’re solid. You’re good at what you do.
    
    
  • 10,000 reps: You’re excellent. You’re among the best.
    
    

  Skill is not talent. It’s built through repetition.
  
  

  Step 3: Total Immersion
  
  

  Excellence requires total immersion. That means going all in.
  
  

  Think about learning a new language. The fastest way to become fluent? Surround yourself with it. Live it. Breathe it. Immerse yourself in it.
  
  

  The same applies to coaching—or any craft you’re pursuing. Ask yourself:
  
  

  • Have you found a model to learn from?
    
    
  • Are you committed to consistent, deliberate repetition?
    
    
  • Have you placed yourself in an environment that supports your growth?
    
    

  Start today with something your future self will thank you for.
  
  

  The beginning may seem unclear, even overwhelming. But taking small, consistent steps with focus and intention will pave the way. Start where you are, with what you have—and just begin.