Talking and Thinking Won’t Get It Done

Over the years I’ve spoken about and thought about many great ideas. Business concepts, process improvements, ways of eating better, writing more, working out, and so many other things. But none of those things come to pass without action. When I work on it, then and only then, will it happen. Talking and thinking are not actions of creation, in the sense that those things alone typically don’t manifest in the physical, without a burning desire.

What I’m saying is, we can speak about things and talk about them, but we must move towards making them occur. I’ve been the guy that’ll talk and not take action. I’ve been with and surrounded myself with the same type of people. Most are still where they were years or even decades ago. Most haven’t worked towards making things change. The reason, I suspect, is action takes energy and effort. It’s of little discomfort when speaking about future plans. But actually changing and interrupting existing patterns to make things happen is something most are unwilling to do. Most people, I i used to be a part of this group, relish the thoughts and ideas more than the actual work.

What I’ve learned is there’s a certain satisfaction with seeing it through to fruition. What I’ve learned is an idea of mine that I work on until it’s completed brings me joy. What I’ve learned is my self worth rises when I complete tasks. What I’ve learned is nothing brings me the amount of pure joy as getting it finished, especially when I have to overcome obstacles to get it done. What I’ve learned is, everyone doesn’t get the experiences I do. I’ve learned they don’t get the experience cause they don’t experience being uncomfortable. I’ve learned most yield when they face resistance. What I’ve learned is most people that dare stretch beyond their current limits, face a bit of pain, and retreat to what they know They retreat to the known bliss of mediocrity.

Mediocrity isn’t a bad thing or a good thing. The word means in the middle or ordinary. If you think of a “Bell Curve” most are in the middle. The outliers are the ones willing to stretch and grow and take action. Most will not and that’s what makes them ordinary.

Today, Wednesday, August 2, 2023, I am grateful that:

I’ve got work today. I haven’t always been able to say that. In fact, there have been weeks of going without and having had that experience, I don’t take the opportunity for granted as much as I used to.

I’m getting more acclimated to my new area. I’m still finding my way around. It’s uncomfortable and unsettling to move into a new city, yet, I’ve done it a few times now and there’s also a sense of adventure tied to the experience. I’m not sure how most feel about the experience or if they even get to have it, but for me, I’m not most. I’m not ordinary. It would be great of everyone knew and lived that belief, but alas, tis wishful thinking.

After this week, I’ll have less distractions to deal with. I’ll begin to narrow my focus once more. It’ll take settling up a few items this week, but I can see that there will be more time to focus, isolation, and clarity in the not too distant future of mine. That makes me happy.

C

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