What does it mean to, “take action”? This phrase has become quite the buzz word lately – and for good reason. It’s the foundation for living with intention. If you’re reading this article, you have the opportunity to take action somewhere in your life. Doing so will not only bring you more happiness, but more accomplishment in life. Let’s see how you can start taking action in your life today.
Fuel for Change
To begin taking action, you first need to find your fuel for change. What would you like to change, improve, or begin doing to live a better life? It’s your reason for change and will fire you up to take action on a consistent basis. In my article, “Finding your Why“, I mention the “5 whys” to explore an underlying problem. This essentially involves asking yourself why 5 times to get to the root of an issue. Use this technique yourself and you’ll find the motivation to complete your goals. Take a look at the following example:
Problem: “I want to be wealthy”
- Why? “So I don’t have to spend time working”
- Why? “So I can have plenty of free time“
- Why? “So I can spend more time with my family and work on what I’m passionate about”
- Why? “So I can be there for my family and provide value to others”
- Why? “So I can live a fulfilling life”
If you don’t have a solid “why” to motivate you, you will fall behind and produce sub-par results. Find your fuel for change and push yourself to press on when things get difficult.
What it Means to Take Action
Once you’ve found your “why” and feel fired up, it’s time to take action. What does taking action mean exactly? It’s taking the necessary steps towards achieving your specific goals. Taking action means you don’t start tomorrow, a week from now, or next year, but right now. Every journey starts with a single step, you just need to take that first step.
Let’s say for example you have a goal of starting your own online business. Taking action today is as simple as purchasing a domain name and hosting for your new website, installing WordPress, or doing a competitive review to find your spot in the marketplace. It’s all about building momentum and gaining traction towards your goals. The more you do this, the easier it will become, and the more progress you will make.
Take Action to Succeed
Either you are growing or you are contracting. To succeed in life, one must take action and grow into the person who can achieve success. People don’t become successful by watching television, playing video games, or drinking at the bar. One must sacrifice a number of these activities and start taking action towards their goals. Replace these stagnate habits with ones that move you in the direction of your choosing.
This is the decision I made over a year ago when creating Succeed at Scale. I found topics I’m passionate about and whether I build a sizable audience or not, I’m growing my knowledge. I don’t really care about the money right now, I care about sharing what I learn and growing into the person I want to become. This is what I wish for you as well, life’s too short to do otherwise. So, I challenge you to find your why and take action towards your goals, today! You’ll be on your way to living a fulfilling life, full of accomplishment.
Where are you taking action in your life? Leave a comment below and share what you’re doing today to reach your future goals.
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