When it comes to stating out our plans and what next to do, we always will find a way to.
If not to impress, oppress, or for one’s ego to be stroked by everyone, either at work, home or anywhere. But taking a closer look into it, one would find out “talking” alone brings no life to what we often intend. And would continue to remain “mere” words until it is being acted upon.
So, this shows “Action” is what brings the main results, not words only.
Sometimes, I think of what the world would look like if we had not been too occupied by these social-media platforms.
The myriad of blogging outlets and tons of events we often commit to. Even when we seem to be alone, the world’s socialization and possibilities of interacting with people outside one’s world continues.
Twitting one’s every move. Posting the pictures on every platform all day without “doing” what one has to already. I’m not saying social media/blog/vlog e.t.c are inimical to ones progress or one “acting” rather than just talking.
I feel the times we spend Having to tell the whole audience what we have to do. what their reactions are. What their views are and so on. Would have actually been more appreciated if such energy and time are converted to doing whatsoever it is.
Walt Disney once said “The best way to get started with something is to quit talking and start doing”.
Having to talk about ones goal or motives aren’t just limited to oversharing on social medias alone. This applies to every aspect of one’s life, family, work ethic and so on. If you would pay more attention, most of the talkers aren’t doers.
And most times one speaks too often of a plan or goal, there are greater tendencies it won’t work out.
How can I stop talking and start doing?
Here are four helpful steps on how to start “Acting” rather than “talking”;
1. Start doing, Right There, Right Now.
Even when you have everything planned and set up, there’s an effort you need to put in the actual job. Take it slowly, one step at a time, focused. Build up the workload and keep up the good work. You will be amazed at how growth can be better when you are not trying to do everything at once.
2. Quite talking!.
Sometimes, it’s almost impossible to keep one’s dreams to one’self, but that’s a necessary evil. The less people know about your intentions, the easier it will be to actually start doing something in that direction. The Easier it would be to start achieving.
3. Start planning (& keep to yourself)!.
And by planniing (create a step-by-step process plan). At first, you can write down the bullet points in any app of your choice. Probably for quick reminder and scheduling. This can help you make up your mind on what needs to be done and leave the unnecessary tasks out of the focus.
4. Set milestones
When you have the full picture, you can find yourself a process or project management tool. A type that will help you to structure the process in general. Process and project management tools such as Casual for small and mid-sized projects or Microsoft Planner for the big ones could be used for the matter.