Hi, reader. The pandemic certainly changed our perception of time. For me, I forgot I bought tickets in October 2019 to the 2020 Ryder Cup, which was postponed and is now the 2021 Ryder Cup.
Fast forward to last week when (4) tickets to Wednesday’s practice round (September 22nd) arrived in my mailbox. Once I overcame my confusion, I was transported back to non-pandemic time when I purchased them. It feels like a lifetime ago.
Why tell you this? Well, my mistake can be your gain. Contact me if you or a friend want these tickets (no charge) for the tournament in Wisconsin.
With that, welcome to the 21st newsletter! This one is all about action.
An Article.
The Mistakes Smart People Make: Being in Motion vs Taking Action by James Clear
One of my favorite quotes is “Activity doesn’t mean productivity”.
James Clear explores this theme in his article where he differentiates motion versus taking action.
He argues that while motion can feel like progress - it’s typically a stall tactic. A stall tactic that creates no outcomes; only plans and hopes for outcomes. If you want outcomes, take action.
If you need a boost of energy or motivation - read it. I have a sneaking suspicion you’ll take action.
A thought.
I know someone who says, “I’m going to get into real estate! I’ve done my homework and I’m ready to invest!”.
The challenge is, they’ve had the same talk track, almost word for word, for the last 4 years.
They’ve conducted lots of motion: learning, researching, planning and speaking with experienced people.
But no action.
Action is what leads to the compounding effect. The compounding effect is what leads to great outcomes.
What can you stop planning and start taking action on this week?
A quote.
“You’ll never plow a field by turning it over in your mind.”
Irish Proverb
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I need to stick this on my office wall, Clay! The Irish proverb, accurately sums up action. I know a family member who has spoken for decades, literally, about switching careers. In parallel, that person is envious of my career path and the life experiences it has brought me. That path and it's related experiences were the result of action.