Deciding To Doing
Move from Deciding to Doing:
Simple math question for you.
5 frogs are sitting on a log.
4 of the frogs decide to jump off. How many frogs are left?
Did you answer 1?
The correct answer is still 5. This is because there is a difference between deciding and doing.
In order to make a decision mean anything, we need to take action. This concept is so simple, yet most people never move from deciding to doing. They do not get into the habit of taking action and do not accomplish all they could be accomplishing. By getting into the habit of putting ideas and decisions into action, we are in a better position to achieve the results we desire.
Your beliefs become your thoughts; your thoughts become your words; your words become your actions; your actions become your habits; your habits become your values; your values become your destiny.
Here are 7 proven ways you can move from deciding to doing:
1. Stop waiting until conditions are perfect:
If you are waiting for everything to be perfect in order to get started you will be waiting forever. Things will never be perfect. There will always be something that is not right or could be better. There is no perfect time; there is only the present time.
2. Stop, get up, and do it:
Turn yourself into a doer. A doer is someone who has an idea and moves forward with it immediately.
3. Stop over-thinking things:
When we over-think things, we start to get paralysis of analysis. We start to analyze things to the point that we cannot move forward.
4. Take continuous action:
Once you get started, continue to take continuous action. Make sure that you keep your momentum going by doing something productive related to your idea every day.
5. Use your action to overcome fear:
Action can be a cure for fear. If you find yourself scared, become a doer and see how you overcome your fear and build confidence.
6. Focus on the present:
There is an old Chinese Proverb that says, “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” Focus on what you can do in the present.
7. Eliminate the distractions:
Focus in and drown out the distractions, and you will gain momentum from your production. The simple truth is that one average idea put into action is far more valuable than 20 genius ideas that are being saved for some other day or the right time. When you have an idea or make a decision, get into the habit of taking action.
