It Is Often Harder To Think About Taking Action Than Taking Action

It Is Often Harder To Think About Taking Action Than Taking Action

Thinking is a good thing and something we should do often. However, there are times when thinking can get in the way. Thinking can cause us to create fears that only exist in our heads. When we think about something too long, we can think ourselves right out of taking action.

When we think too long about something, we can actually conjure worries that don't exist. We really can't know what will happen until we take action. It is a good idea to think through the concept and create a solid plan and then take action. Thinking won't turn our ideas into reality, so think about what you want to do and then do it.

Don't allow yourself to get into the "What if?" thinking loop. This type of thinking will only keep you going in circles. "What if" can only serve to keep you stuck right where you are. Forget the "What ifs" and take action. Once you are in action you can begin to see how things are going and use your thinking skills to assess and adjust.

Coaching

Thinking about something will not get you where you want to go. You must take action. Thinking is a good thing, but done to excess can keep you from doing the really important task of taking action. There is a certain amount of risk associated with taking action, but consider the risk of not taking action. If we continue to just think about our dreams and goals, they will never become anything more than dreams and goals.

Coaching Question

Are you thinking so much you stop yourself from taking action?

Coaching Challenge

This week take action on a goal you are thinking about. You have been thinking long enough. It is now time to take action towards creating your dreams into reality.

Daily Success Formula

Thinking too much = Not taking enough action

Quotes

"Ideas without action are worthless. " Harvey Mackay

"Abundance is from activity." Turkish proverb