Introduction: Immediate Action in Business
Discover the transformative power of immediate action in business with Elite CEOs. Learn why waiting for the ‘right time’ is a perilous habit hindering your progress.
Quick answer: Should I wait for the right time to start my business?
No. Waiting for the right time trains your brain to delay every time things get hard. I was 22 and not taking my business seriously, and for three years my income barely touched two grand. Once I quit the excuses and showed up consistently, I went on to generate around 25 million dollars in the last three years.
- Waiting for the right moment is a habit that slows everything down.
- For three years, my income barely touched two grand.
- In the last three years I've generated around 25 million dollars after cutting the excuses.
- Starting in December instead of January gives you momentum going into the new year.
- The best time to start was yesterday; the next best is today.
“Discover the transformative power of immediate action in business with Elite CEOs. Learn why waiting for the ‘right time’ is a perilous habit hindering your progress.”
The Pitfall of Procrastination
In my journey from a struggling entrepreneur to the CEO of Elite CEOs, one of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned is the danger of waiting for the “right time” to take action. The truth is, waiting to start your business or pushing your goals to a future date like January is a slippery slope. This mindset conditions you to delay action every time you’re faced with a challenge or inconvenience. It’s a habit that not only hinders your progress but also trains your brain to default to procrastination.

Immediate Action in Business: My Personal Journey
Reflecting on my early days, I remember being 22 and not making my business a priority. For three years, my income barely touched two grand. Fast forward to the last three years, where I’ve managed to generate around 25 million dollars, and the difference is stark. The turning point for me was the decision to stop waiting and start acting. I stopped making excuses and embraced the hustle, irrespective of the time of year or the circumstances.

The Cost of Waiting
For those contemplating whether to start or scale their business in December or wait until January, consider this: there’s a lag time in business. Starting in December doesn’t just prepare you for January; it catapults you into the new year with momentum. Delaying until January means you’re not only losing out on potential income but also on valuable time that could be spent laying the groundwork for success.

The Offer You Shouldn’t Miss
To support your journey and kickstart your action plan, we’re offering a free month of coaching when you sign up for our program this December. It’s an opportunity to get ahead, to set up your business under guidance, and to start the new year strong, without any lost time or opportunities.

Embrace Action
As we reengage and rebuild the momentum in our group, I encourage each of you to reflect on the cost of inaction. Whether it’s conditioning your mind to procrastinate, missing out on potential earnings, or not being ready for the pivotal moments when they arrive, the consequences are too significant to ignore.
If you’re on the fence, I urge you to take advantage of the resources we’re offering, like our new free mini-course. It’s designed to give you a deeper insight into our methods, our success stories, and how we can help you achieve your business goals.

In Closing: Immediate Action in Business
As we move forward, let’s commit to action, to resilience, and to supporting each other in our entrepreneurial journeys. Remember, the best time to start was yesterday, the next best time is now. Don’t let hesitation hold you back from reaching your full potential.
Here’s to a productive end to the year and an even more successful start to the new one!
Stay driven,
Tanner Chidester
CEO, Elite CEOs
Frequently asked questions
Is it better to start a business in December or wait until January?
Start in December. A business takes time to build momentum, so starting now gives you a head start on the new year. If you wait until January, you lose the income you could have made in the meantime and the chance to lay the groundwork early. You also teach yourself to delay, which costs more than a month.
Why is waiting for the right time bad for entrepreneurs?
Because it becomes a habit. When you push goals to a later date, like January, you train your brain to delay any time something gets hard or inconvenient. That habit follows you into every decision. The fix is simple: commit to consistent effort now, regardless of timing or circumstances.
How did Tanner Chidester go from broke to a successful business?
I stopped making excuses. At 22 I wasn't taking my business seriously, and for three years my income barely touched two grand. The turning point was committing to show up consistently no matter the timing or circumstances. In the last three years I've generated around 25 million dollars.
What does procrastination actually cost a business owner?
More than most people think. You build a habit of putting things off, you miss earnings you could already be making, and you end up unprepared when the important moments show up. Ask yourself what inaction is costing you right now. The best time to start was yesterday. The next best time is today.
Written by Tanner Chidester, founder and CEO of Elite CEOs. He has done over $150M in sales, worked with 50,000+ clients, and hosts the Infinite Income Podcast.






