Psychologist Carl Jung once said, “You are what you do, not what you say you’ll do.” So many of us have a list of things we want to do, wish we could do, should do, or say we’re going to do. Then we get sidetracked by interruptions, distractions, vices, fear, and avoidance—leaving these goals unfulfilled and our self-confidence eroded.
Having many ideas is common, but actually executing ideas is rare. It’s so rare, in fact, that people who are great at taking action seem almost to have a superpower. The good news is anyone can develop this superpower in themselves. Consider the following to overcome procrastination, fear, and inertia and hone your ability to take action.