Just Start: The Text That Stopped Me Mid-Workout

Dear Andre,

I met Scott at an investment event. The kind of gathering where people circle around pizza, soda, and real estate investing.

Somewhere between the “what do you do?” and the “how’s your business going?” I mentioned Just Start. The book had come out less than 24 hours earlier.

He asked what it was about, and I gave him the short version.

“It’s about the moments that shape us. The ones where you don’t feel ready but know you need to move. It’s about choosing courage, even before you feel confident.”

We stood there for about an hour—talking about travel, creativity, business, faith, and the things we put off for “someday.”

It was a good conversation. But I figured that was it.

Later that night, I was at the gym when I got a text.

“Hey man, it was great meeting you today. I just wanted to say there’s a dream that’s been on my heart for the last four years… and I’m going to start taking action on it. Hope it’s okay if I keep you in the loop.”

I reread it three times between sets.

Here’s what hit me:

This wasn’t a motivational high. This was a man making a real decision—on a random Thursday—after one conversation.

That’s the whole point of Just Start. Not to inspire for a moment, but to spark movement that keeps going.

To become the book that lives in someone’s glovebox. The one they hand to a friend after a late-night talk about what could be.

To become the nudge someone needs at just the right time.

Scott reminded me: there are a lot of people walking around with dreams they haven’t told anyone about.

And maybe they just need a little clarity. A little courage. A little push.

If that’s you, this book is for you.

If you’ve got something quietly burning in your chest—a dream you’ve delayed, a project you’ve paused, a move you’ve been meaning to make—this is your sign.

Grab your copy here: https://a.co/d/cjwdTsS

Let’s see what happens when we stop waiting.

-Daniel

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