A lot gets made of the ‘process’. It’s put out there to be some mystical way of achieving your goals in every aspect of life.

It’s the ‘Way’, the ‘Tao’ or whatever literal meaning you want to give to the things that happen to you as a result of your actions and energy being spent on something specific.

Those who master the process are said to have some claim to success or achievement on a grand scale. They’ve found the path to glory and riches, or whatever defines this title in their own lives.

They’ve done it. It’s all behind them now. High-fives all round!

I believe there is a process but we all have a different version of it. It’s something we control only through our thinking as this defines our actions and the results we get.

I also believe that the most crucial part of this whole process is the hardest of all – showing up.

The act of being present when it comes to the difficult and important things in life is never easy.

I get attacked by the dual forces of resistance and procrastination the minute I sit down to a task that fits this category.

I suddenly feel the need to do almost anything rather than get started. A raft of other jobs come to mind as more important.

Sometimes I end up doing them instead of the big one but this is rare. And it’s rare because I always tell myself I’ve got through the biggest hurdle – I’ve shown up.

This gives me the spirit to then go forwards with confidence.

I’ve got over that hurdle and it’s time for action. The spirits pop out of nowhere to guide me on my merry way because I’ve made a solid commitment and I’m ready for whatever comes next.

And then good things happen.

If you struggle to achieve what you know deep in your heart that you’re truly capable of, this simple step might be the bridge you need.

See if it works for you, too. It’s a good feeling to get to the other side…