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1. Doing vs. Thinking

1. Doing vs. Thinking

The distance between your goals and your reality is called action.

Get clear on what you want. Set a goal. Make a plan to achieve it. It’s important to have direction and know what you’re doing.

Then, go out and actually take the first step. Pick the smallest action that will get you closer to your goal, and go do it. Once you get your mind in action mode, you gain momentum, and it will be easier to take the next step. But the secret is to start.

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