“When you have to shoot, shoot, don’t talk.” ~ Tuco, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Do what you should. Don’t talk about what you should be doing.
Results come to those who “act” while others are discovering the “right” ways to generate results.
You are what you do, not what you say you’ll do.
You might have the knowledge about what’s right but it doesn’t matter.
Knowledge is not power; it is potential power. Knowledge becomes power only when you act upon it.
Results come to those who act.
Happiness is a result. Joy is a result. A life lived without regret is also a result. Yes. Result. Of something, you acted upon.
If you are like most, you would not have a clearly written statement of what’s most important to you. Even if you have written it, it might not be in “specifics.”
Do it now. Here’s how:
- Write down what’s most important to you. It will be your #1 priority. It will guide you about what’s right and what’s wrong when you act.
- Get specific. (I want to have lots of money this year in my bank account is not specific. I want to have $50,000 in my CitiBank Checking Account by 30th September 2014 is.)
- Write down specific negative results you might get if you don’t act upon what’s most important to you.
- Write down the next action you need to take to advance yourself towards what’s most important to you.
Did you realize that you just now defined your future?
While you don’t have the power to “define” your future, you do have the power to turn it into reality. Realize that.
Cultivate the courage to create/shape/build or decorate your life around your #1 priority.
But what if I fail?
You will.
I bet.
Would you be needing more time to “analyze” your “unique” situation so you don’t fail?
No.
You will fail even though you have thoroughly analyzed your unique situation. Don’t worry much. Ensure that your basic needs are taken care of but that’s about it. Ask the critical question: Will my life end if this project fails?
No? Go ahead and DO the Work!
This has happened to me and I’m sure this would have happened to you as well: The self-talk that says that let me wait till I’m ready; let me wait till {blah blah blah} …
This doesn’t work. It is very much likely that you’ll wait for the rest of your life to begin that project. Begin when you’re 50% ready and surprise yourself with the results!
