James Clear in his book Atomic Habits talked about the difference between “motion” and “action”.

Motion is outlining an book.

Action is writing a draft.

Motion isn’t always bad, you should usually have some idea of your plan, but rethinking something before turning your previous plan into action is when you’re spinning your wheels.

<aside> 🚫 Planning fools you into thinking you’re making progress, when really you’re just avoiding failure (and by doing so, failing to achieve anything real).

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The correct approach is a balanced one. And you have been askew. Do more. Think less.


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First Idea ≠ Best Idea