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David "The Diamond" Oswald
12/1/2008 9:45 AM
By David Oswald
I was thinking the other day about how so many gurus and teachers out there consistently talk about how the key to creating success relies on this phrase of “taking action immediately.” So if it’s so simple, literally as simple as taking action, then why don’t we do that? I happen to agree that the action step is the most important part of any new process whether you’re learning to become a real estate investor or anything else under the sun.
Recently, I took a little inventory in my own life why there is a challenge for everyone in this particular area. During my lifetime, I’ve been able to consistently take action in my life but I’ve found that there have been certain times for me where I’ve been slow to do something and here’s a few of the reasons why I believe this happens.
1. “Frankie Fear” – You hear about FEAR all the time. You may even know in your heart that fear is the reason you refuse to get off your butt. Tony Robbins even calls F.E.A.R – False Evidence Appearing Real…so you’ve been there, heard that, done it already, right? But fear rears its ugly head over and over again so you need to always be ready to strike it down….and that takes discipline and guts on your part. So start to recognize it for what it is and simply push forward when you sense it.
2. Uncertainty of What To Do – Sometimes we aren’t fearful of anything, we simply just don’t know what to do. I’ve found that in 90% of everything I do, the actually “doing” part wasn’t nearly as difficult as I had imagined but I procrastinated because I didn’t have the roadmap all laid out in front of me. In other words, I didn’t have the ‘connect the dots’ version of how it should all happen. That being said, I didn’t do anything. Therefore, the solution is to realize that our only job is to gather as much information we can as quickly as we can and then simply make a decision as to whether or not we want to pursue it. Then, TAKE ACTION on it!
3. Lack of Energy or Motivation – One thing that I am fortunate to be able to drum up consistently is the energy to get something done. I don’t know if that comes from being an athlete most of my life and having to “psyche myself up” before an event or maybe it’s just the fact that I always get good sleep! Not sure and don’t really care but I do know that when the time comes, I usually find a way to rise to the occasion and make it happen. So if you’re wondering how you can do this, it may just be a function of practice makes perfect. Next time you are not feeling motivated or feel lethargic, change your state. That’s right, find a way to change your state of being….do some pushups, put on some loud music, go jog a half mile, leave the house….whatever it takes to change your energy level in that moment, just do it. Make this a constant new habit and you’ll see a change in your results.
So there you have it….the magic 3 step formula! No, just kidding. Listen, I realize that there are times when doing anything is harder in the moment than just applying some formula. I know that real life takes place and it’s difficult at times but this is the same for all of us. We all live in this fallen world and we all have 24 hours a day to make it happen. How we choose to deal with that is what determines our results. So keep plugging! Remember, doing things different is not always harder – it’s just different is all. Embrace change…God Bless…DIAMOND, I’m out!
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Re: So Why Don't We Take Action?
So Very true.
Tony Robbins is one amazing man. My business partner and I had the pleasure to attained his 6 Day Date with Destiny 2 weeks ago.
Anyway, I agree with you. Most of the RE investors I mingle with at bootcamps or even our local REIA's have the fear. Fear is the killer of dreams. Most are afraid of failure and do nothing. I don't subcribe to that and the people that I surround myself with (my friends, business associates and others) don't subscribe to it either.
Then the others just need that one more piece of information. I like uncertainty. It keeps life from becoming boring.
Now the Energy thing, I need to work on that. I am a workaholic and I need to quit that and take time to live life and take care of myself better.
Thanks for taking the time to put this blog together. And the best of success to you, Dave.
Sincerely,
John Bittel
By John Bittel on
12/26/2008 8:08 PM
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Re: So Why Don't We Take Action?
I would entertain that there is a fourth part to why we do not take action: the little act of not moving forward today does not dramatically change my life! However, given enough time, the act of choosing "not to act" compounds into a life of lost time. This is a revelation it took me 47 years to learn. Now, I take seriously doing a little every day to make my life "happen." Over time, it will compound into something great. Really enjoyed this blog article.
slainte,
Ray Province
By Ray Province, The Celtic Ozarkian on
12/28/2008 8:42 AM
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