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Taking action

The stories in our heads also stop us from taking the action we want to take in our lives. For example: I don’t know how to tackle this big project, it’s too complicated.

But you don’t need them to take action. Focus on the present, and just act. Take a “don’t know” mindset. Stay present and stay curious as you act. Stop thinking you know what it will be like ahead of time. 

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The things stopping us from being present or taking the action we want to take are:
  • The stories we have in our heads about other people, what’s happening, and ourselves.
  • Our habit of staying in those stories instead of being present or taking action.

Commit to taking action

Commit to taking action

Our brain gives hundreds of reasons why we can't do things we've always wanted to do.

Commit to taking action on the experiences you desire, and stop waiting for the right time. There is never a good time to follow your dreams. When you go ahead and do it, your brain will find a wa...

Taking action = eventual success

Taking action = eventual success

Inaction is the biggest cause of our failures and our miseries. If we could consistently do the things we know we should do, we would be more successful, and our lives would be better. Yet we struggle to take action.

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