If you’ve seen “The Empire Strikes Back,” you’ll recall this pivotal scene in the middle of the movie.

Luke Skywalker is training with the Jedi Master Yoda on the planet Dagobah. They are both frustrated because Luke is not catching on to the lessons as quickly as he wants.

Yoda tells him that he must unlearn what he has learned. Luke responds that he will try.

Then come the immortal words from Master Yoda: “Do or do not. There is no try.”

We writers like to speak in generalities, half-truths, and maybes.

“I will try to get that blog post done.”

“Maybe I’ll write a book this year.”

“If I have time, I will squeeze it in.”

The big difference between successful and unsuccessful writers is not talent. It’s the willingness to act.

You write a book or you don’t. You start a podcast or you don’t. You reach out to the prospective client or you don’t. You set up your website or you don’t.

Is there an important task you’ve been avoiding because you don’t think you are worthy or talented enough? Maybe you don’t believe you have the skills or knowledge you need.

But never mind all that. The only moment you have is right now. Are you going to take action? Are you going to get it done?

Do or do not. There is no try.

Today’s Challenge: As you do your writing today, don’t make excuses. There is no try. Just get it done.