Action Vs. Caution: The Ultimate Battle Within By Nancy Heimstra
"The path to success is to take massive, determined action. " -- Anthony Robbins
It struck me the other day after I had finished a conditional consultation with a client, which, by the way is designed to move you to take action, one way or the other, and the response was, “I will see, I will talk it over with…..”
My sincerest desire is that if he had decided not to work with me, then he immediately contacted another coach to work with. That was not my intuitive feeling though. The hesitation that I felt was one of caution, not clarity. I did not get a feeling that we were just not the right match. It was more of “I am going to think about this some more”. And then, before you know it, it is 1 year later and the problems are still there, probably compounded, and there you are, thinking. What are you thinking about, and thinking about, and thinking about?
Why is it that we are so afraid to take action? What would be the worst that could happen? You really cannot fail, in the truest sense of the word. All that would happen would be that it would not turn out the way you had hoped it would. And that provides needed information to make changes so it goes more to your liking the next time.
Do you really remember other peoples ‘failures”? Most of us are so self-absorbed that we pay little attention to what others are doing anyway. Unless, of course, they are pushing our buttons! You will not be regarded as a failure for trying.
How many times have you come up with an idea and then forgotten it, only to see it on the market a year later making someone else a ton of money? How many times have you had an idea for a book, or a movie or song? Then there it is! The only difference in the person that created it and you is – ACTION.
I am not implying that you would have had the best seller even if you had written that book from that idea. Maybe you were just not ready to move ahead that fast. But you certainly could have written an article and gotten it published. That would have led to increased self-confidence which leads to thinking bigger the next time. One brave action leads to another and soon momentum builds and self-esteem grows. It is the secret of action.
Don’t be that person sitting in the audience, or reading that book, or watching TV thinking to yourself, “I could have done that!” You did NOT do that. You chose safety instead. You chose to be cautious. Safety does not bring about massive action or success.
What are you going to do – today? What inspired action are you going to take in the direction of your dreams and goals? Don’t listen to the naysayer within. That voice is not your champion. Dream big and then MOVE in that direction. You can do it. Reach out today. Throw caution to the wind.
__________
Dr. Nancy Heimstra uses neuroscience and coaching to help her clients move quickly and surely in to achieve their goals. She can be reached at coachnancy@spirit-alchemy.com.
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It struck me the other day after I had finished a conditional consultation with a client, which, by the way is designed to move you to take action, one way or the other, and the response was, “I will see, I will talk it over with…..”
My sincerest desire is that if he had decided not to work with me, then he immediately contacted another coach to work with. That was not my intuitive feeling though. The hesitation that I felt was one of caution, not clarity. I did not get a feeling that we were just not the right match. It was more of “I am going to think about this some more”. And then, before you know it, it is 1 year later and the problems are still there, probably compounded, and there you are, thinking. What are you thinking about, and thinking about, and thinking about?
Why is it that we are so afraid to take action? What would be the worst that could happen? You really cannot fail, in the truest sense of the word. All that would happen would be that it would not turn out the way you had hoped it would. And that provides needed information to make changes so it goes more to your liking the next time.
Do you really remember other peoples ‘failures”? Most of us are so self-absorbed that we pay little attention to what others are doing anyway. Unless, of course, they are pushing our buttons! You will not be regarded as a failure for trying.
How many times have you come up with an idea and then forgotten it, only to see it on the market a year later making someone else a ton of money? How many times have you had an idea for a book, or a movie or song? Then there it is! The only difference in the person that created it and you is – ACTION.
I am not implying that you would have had the best seller even if you had written that book from that idea. Maybe you were just not ready to move ahead that fast. But you certainly could have written an article and gotten it published. That would have led to increased self-confidence which leads to thinking bigger the next time. One brave action leads to another and soon momentum builds and self-esteem grows. It is the secret of action.
Don’t be that person sitting in the audience, or reading that book, or watching TV thinking to yourself, “I could have done that!” You did NOT do that. You chose safety instead. You chose to be cautious. Safety does not bring about massive action or success.
What are you going to do – today? What inspired action are you going to take in the direction of your dreams and goals? Don’t listen to the naysayer within. That voice is not your champion. Dream big and then MOVE in that direction. You can do it. Reach out today. Throw caution to the wind.
__________
Dr. Nancy Heimstra uses neuroscience and coaching to help her clients move quickly and surely in to achieve their goals. She can be reached at coachnancy@spirit-alchemy.com.
---Sponsor---
WHAT IF YOU HAD THE SAME MINUTE-BY-MINUTE THOUGHTS AS THE SUPER SUCCESSFUL?
Mike Brescia has developed the ultimate mental conditioning programs that can help anyone wipe out intense fears and enjoy huge successes in all areas of life. Details here.
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