In the movie Knight and Day, an airplane conversation ensues between Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz’s characters, Roy and June.

She talks about restoring an old GTO and sharing dreams about doing something “some day.”

Roy: You know, Wichita is a long way to go for a carburetor.

June: It's not just any carburetor. It's a triple deuce. I am restoring a 66 GTO and Kansas has the best scrap.

Roy: Really?

June: My dad had a garage, and when I was a kid, he bought this chassis. He used to take us to go out and search for parts. He died in '98 and now that April's getting married, I just figured, why not finish it up and give it to her as a wedding present. Kind of like a present from my my dad too, you know?

Roy: That's nice

June: Yea... I used to think that... someday ...when the last part went in. I would just climb into that GTO, and start it up. Just drive and drive and keep driving until I got to the tip of South America. - Cape Horn

Roy: "Someday." That’s a dangerous word.

June: Dangerous?

Roy: It’s really just a code for... ...never

I think a lot about the things I haven't done.

Diving the Great Barrier Reef...

Ride the Orient Express...

Traveling along the Amalfi Coast with nothing but a motorcycle and a backpack.

Kissing a stranger on the balcony of the Hotel Du Caps.

June: Where is that?

Roy: South of France. What about you? What's your list?

June: Your's sounds pretty good.

Roy: Thanks

Let me repeat what Roy said.

Someday is a dangerous word.

If you really view it that way, it can bring about positive effects in your life.

Maybe you’ll stop putting off what you need to do—or desire to do.

Perhaps it’ll change your perspective and that, in turn, leads you to begin doing today what keeps turning into indefinite tomorrows.

And another reason why it’s dangerous is because there’s no area of life where it cannot creep in.

A marketing mentor’s wise words

A man I learned a lot from marketing wise once shared a story about “somedays.”

He said in his experience, he could tell whether someone would achieve what they said they were going to by the specific language they used.

If they used general language, “I’m going to do that!” or even more specific “I’ll get started this week” it was hit or miss whether they got it done, and usually the latter.

But if they said “I’m going to start today” they almost always achieved it.

And if they said something along the lines of “I’ll do that right now” or ‘I’ll begin now and get that going” it was almost guaranteed they accomplished it.

All they needed was a start. Just begin. Get the ball rolling.

But the longer they let it pass, the more the delay, the less likely the desired outcome.

This was true regardless of whether it was a small task or a large goal. Whether a lifelong dream or a simple to do list.

The best time to plant a tree

You’ve probably heard the old proverb:

“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time? Now.”

Apply this in your life and accomplish more than you thought possible. Get started. Get going. Take advantage of today.

People are waiting on you

In the Bible, Mordecai asked Esther, “How do you know whether thou art come to the kingdom for just such a time as this?”

How do you know that people aren’t waiting on you to fulfill what God has gifted you to do, or some good thing you have the ability to do, even if you first have to learn it?

There may be someone to be reached for Christ today that only you can influence, because they trust or like you.

Sure, they might make a decision down the road when someone else talks to them, but you can reach them today.

How do you know striking up that friendship might impact that person’s life in a positive way for years into the future?

How do you know whether starting that business… getting your degree… getting involved in that organization… running for office… or opening a shelter…

Wont lead to products people need, jobs they depend on, teaching valuable information, innovations that move society forward, touching a life or helping a neighbor.

How do you know?

How do you know what you write on a blog you start, or a RPChristians post, or a comment of encouragement, won’t make a difference in someone’s life?

Don’t delay.

It gets personal

It’s not all about others.

It’s about you, too.

How do you know whether talking to that cute guy or girl can lead to a relationship you always wanted?

How do you know whether finally getting committed to working out or improving your health can lead to a level of vibrancy and health and rewards you had no idea of?

How do you know, whether it’s money you’d like to make, a job you want, a relationship you dream of, a body you want to see in the mirror, health you want to enjoy or a walk with God that seems like a story out of the pages of the Bible for it’s wonder and joy, is just one step away…

By starting today.

Accomplishments await.

They’re just waiting on you.

Begin the process.

Questions to consider:

What things do you want to do?

Why are they important to you?

What’s holding you back from beginning?

Who do you know that can help you?

Have you run everything by God? What did He say or impress upon you?

When are you going to sit down and define your mission?

When are you going to ask for help if you can’t do it alone?

These can help to flesh things out and get you started.

But do get started.

You’re going to do great things!

I wish you all the best!

Cross posted from: Someday is a dangerous word