A Guide to Being in Action (上)

A Guide to Being in Action (上)

By Leo Babauta

I have a couple of clients who’ve been stuck in inaction for months now, and they’re desperate(ˈdesp(ə)rət) to get into action.

So we’ve set up structure and training so they can train themselves to be in action much more of the time.

It’s trainable, if you’re willing to commit yourself.

In this short guide, I’ll talk about how to train.

Commit to Possibility

When we are not feeling motivated to take action, and we’re feeling burdened or bleh(blä) about a task … it’s because we aren’t connected to some possibility in our lives.

What is it that you want to create in the world? What do you want to change in your life, or in the lives of others?

If you get clear on that possibility, and feel connected to it, you’re going to feel much more energized(ˈenərˌjīz) and inspired(inˈspī(ə)rd) to tackle(ˈtak(ə)l) your tasks.

Some examples of possibility:

Create an income with my new business to support me and my family
Help people overcome their feelings of inadequacy(inˈadikwəsē)
Help my team feel more energized and connected to meaning
Help keep my family safe and happy
Help 100 million people change their lives with uncertainty training (my mission)

There are lots of other possibilities, but the important thing is to connect to yours, before you even take on a task. And reconnect when you’re feeling like not doing it.

Then commit to creating that possibility, even if it feels difficult or scary(ˈskerē).


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