used to read this proverb all the time that says, “There’s a lion in the street.” It talks about someone being lazy—before they even try, they’ve already decided there’s a lion outside, so they’re not going out.

Yesterday, I caught myself in that same mindset. I was thinking about going out to create some content, but I kept saying, “It’s too hot outside. I’m not going out there.” I hadn’t even checked the temperature; I was just assuming it was too hot. Then my homeboy told me something that hit home: “Man, listen, it’s cool in the shadows. And not only that, there’s a breeze too.”

He was right. I was making excuses before I even tried. And it got me thinking—how many times do we let our fears or assumptions stop us from stepping out? How often do we see challenges as lions in the street and decide not to move?

I am not as lazy as I used to be, and I am thankful for that. But the thing about laziness is that it has a tendency to pop up in our lives, especially when we need to be more diligent. It seems like when we need to take action, we tend to fall back or retreat. In those moments, we have to recognize that we’re being lazy. If we continue to be lazy, we will never accomplish what God has for us to do.

I don’t know why it feels so easy to make excuses before we even try—maybe it’s human nature. But I also know it’s something we can conquer. Let this blog be a reminder that when you start to feel like you’re making excuses, do the opposite. Go out and do it anyway, because in that pursuit, fruit will come from what you’re doing if you stay at it.

Here’s the truth: God doesn’t like lazy. He loves it when we push past our fears and make the effort. So whatever you’re facing today, don’t assume there’s a lion outside before you even step out the door. Make the effort, take the step, and trust that God will meet you there.

God Bless The Entrepreneur.