2016 -THE YEAR OF ACTION!

It’s easy to give too much credit to the thinking mind. The thinking mind is “right”. Action isn’t so obvious. Action forces us to risk

being wrong.startupbros.com

The economist Tyler Cowen points to an important shift in our economy:“The more information that’s out there, the greater the returns to just being willing to sit down and apply yourself. Information

isn’t what’s scarce; it’s the willingness to do something with it.”

WHAT HAVE YOU

“OVERTHOUGHT”?Write down one thing!

TWO TAKEAWAYS:

1. When in doubt – ACT!2. ACTION is your RESEARCH

Qualifiers:1. Don’t test your superpowers!

Discomfort is good – injury is not good!!

2. This is NOT a rule against research.“What do you expect to learn from this?”

It’s never as bad when we’re in it as we thought it was going to be before we start it!!!

• Action is cheaper than planning – AGAIN!

• Inaction is scarier – two pains

• Motivation FOLLOWS action

• Action CREATES courage

• Action creates RESILIENCE

• Action creates FOCUS

COMMON REASONSWrite down the most common reason you’ve

used for the inaction above…

• “I’m waiting for help…” Assume it’s not coming• “The conditions aren’t right...” You’re probably right – So

What??• “I made the wrong choice, I should try something else...”

History?• “I don’t know where to begin...” Step 1 – ACT

• “I just need to...” No, you really don’t• ”It won’t work...” No, but YOU will?

• “It won’t make a difference...” To Who?• “I’m overwhelmed...” Pick ONE, Step 1• “I’m not getting anywhere...” Process

• “I need to know more...” Get to work and learn what you need to know

• ”I’m a perfectionist…” Get over yourself• “They have more resources...” Wahhhh! Gratitude!

• “Too much else going on...” Eliminate and ACT!• “I’m burnt out...” Busyness or progress?

• “It won’t work...” Prove it!• “I’m not good enough...” YET!

IT’S ALL CORRECT, IT’S ALL WRONG!!

If answer is 4, what is the question?1000 game plans

JUST ONE THING…TEXT IT NOW!!

YOUR ACTIONS ARE NEEDED!!

By everyoneBy YOU!