How does a guy starting with an Ikea toolkit and zero experience build a custom motorcycle — including the engine and a complete wiring system — that gets featured on the world’s top motorcycle website? 

Here’s how: one step at a time. 

I found a donor bike that I thought would work. Easy and fun.

I bought three books on motorcycle building / renovation and read them. Easy and also fun.

I took the bike apart one piece at a time taking photos and labelling everything. Mostly easy and fun.

When I needed a tool I didn’t have I bought or borrowed it. Easy — just show up with beer.

When I didn’t know what a part did or how to do something I googled / youtubed it. Easy most of the time.

When I messed something up I reminded myself that it was my first go and it was bound to happen. Less easy psychologically, but gets easier with practice.

If I got really stuck I called a professional for advice and did what they said. Easy.

I kept my focus on the process and one next step rather than the outcome. Gets easier with practice.

When I got pissed off with it, tired or frustrated I stopped and did something else. Easy.

What’s this got to do with anything? 

You can apply the same process to accomplish pretty much any goal.

Get started with a single step that feels fun.
Break the project down into manageable chunks that feel achievable.
Take it one step at a time.
Remember that fail stands for “First Attempt In Learning”.
Ask for help when you're stuck.
Take breaks when frustration and tiredness set in.
Commit to the process not the outcome.

Smash.

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