I’ve always had this mentality: jump into the playground—Akhada—and then figure out the best possible outcome. I think I got this mindset from sports.

In the playground, everything becomes simple. There are only two possibilities: you win, or you lose.

I’ve noticed that fear often shows up and make excuses: “I’m not ready,” or “what if things go wrong?” But those are usually obstacles we create for ourselves.

Imagine stepping into the playground. You know there are two outcomes. Even if you “lose,” there’s always a small chance of getting lucky. And if you do get lucky, winning could change everything. Either way, you learn the game and become better prepared for next time.

Even in the worst case—you lose—you still gain experience. You’re no longer the person who was inexperienced the first time. And now that you know the game and have experience, even if that experience was a loss, you are still better, and the chances of winning are higher. And with a bit of luck, the previously mentioned percentage is even higher.

So why not choose Akhada over perfection, the obstacles we create for ourselves?