“Do not wait until the conditions are perfect to begin.  Beginning makes the conditions perfect.”

Alan Cohen (author of inspirational books including Chicken Soup for the Soul)

That kind of takes the pressure off New Year’s resolutions – doesn’t it?  No need for big plans and preparations.  Simple, small steps in the right direction are all you need.   It’s like the chaos theory, or butterfly effect, of resolutions.  One tiny action can result in significant change.

I found this quote in a Huffington Post feature on how to Inspire a Fresh Start in 2013, where you’ll find several other inspiring quotes.