Taking Action – How to Move From Indecision to Action
Summer has officially ended in the high desert. This morning there was snow atop the Sandias. It’s shimmery and bright, but I am cold. Our furnace is out and the service guys are returning today for their third visit this week. Our house is only two years old, and their theory is that the furnace was hit by lightening. A common occurrence here in the mountains of Northern New Mexico, they say they see this a lot. Still, I am grateful for this beautiful home and I realize it won’t be long before warmth is once again circulating throughout each room.
Unfortunately, not everything is a mere inconvenience, eventually fixed with a phone call, a few visits and a significant bill that will be readily paid. Many circumstances and situations are much more serious, and much more uncomfortable. I know several people who can’t stand their jobs and at the same time are afraid of losing them. I have friends and family who are facing pressing financial problems, who, like too many Americans today, are struggling to cover their mortgages and the minimum payments on their credit cards.
I have been in leadership positions most of my working life – having gone from high school to college to graduate school to “big people jobs” in one fluid sprint. Over the years I have heard secrets and stories and been closely involved with the joys and struggles of my staff members. At this point in my life I am clear that I do not want to be “the boss” again. And I certainly don’t want to work for someone else – who might be a turkey, or worse. Kind of limits one’s options. So, having my own home-based business is definitely the perfect solution. And, having an internet marketing business enables me to have a “team.” So I am still able to have “peeps” with whom I can interact, support and mentor. But the difference is I am not responsible for their success – they are. I love mentoring and motivating others who share a common vision, but I do not want the responsibility for their individual performance. There is a big difference, and while it is freeing for me, perhaps the best part is that it is empowering for them.
One of the most exciting things about starting something new is the learning. If others could catch the vision of what is possible, it would be a real motivator. This morning in my quiet time I was reflecting back on a lot of the webinars, and training calls I enjoy. I was thinking about John Jackson’s statement, “More people fail due to an undecided heart.” He was talking about avoiding “paralysis by analysis” and encouraging folks to do their due diligence, but then decide to take action. This is absolutely key. At the end of Robert Kiyosaki’s book, Rich Dad Poor Dad, he writes, “Today, don’t play it safe, play it smart. Take Action!”
I definitely do not have an undecided heart. If anything I have “the zeal of a new convert” and want to share opportunities with others. Yet clearly bold moves are not for everyone. A majority of people are not decisive. Many people have difficulty making decisions and taking action. They hem and haw, make excuses, and “yes, but” every opportunity, and lose out on so much. I find this heartbreaking because our greatest sense of reward often comes after meeting our biggest challenges. I am reminded of the old saying, “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink.” I have witnessed this with my own horses, and have seen it play out in many of my employees. Absolutely, “Look before you leap,” just don’t stare yourself into a stupor.
Fear and indecision can be very challenging to overcome. Taking a risk, by definition, holds uncertainty. Yet moving from indecision to action is possible, when one is ready and motivated to make a change. If one is willing, has some clear direction and strong support, then transformation can take place. Acknowledge the fear, then commit to taking action. You don’t have to know every step of the way before beginning; you just need to be willing to commit to that first step, and then the next and the next.
Find a mentor, someone you trust who is engaged in the same thing you want to pursue. Then make the decision to step into your new life, your brighter future, and start becoming your best self. Whatever your vision is, find a way to live into it.
There is a reason only a tiny percentage of the population has an entrepreneurial spirit. Fear is a powerful force, and it is reinforced by so much in our culture. Recently, someone said to me, “You know I’ve been looking for a change, now I just need some huevos!” I think that is a brilliant summation of where a lot of people are with respect to starting something big, bold and new. They just need some huevos – and a viable opportunity. Realize also, that you can do something for yourself – without having to do it all by yourself.
Because I care and know what is possible, I wish I could take all of the motivation, all of the inspiration, the joy and excitement that comes from helping others, and impart it with a “copy and paste” right into each fearful, searching heart. I want to type “ctrl c” and then “ctrl v” on the keyboard of your heart – so that fear will be replaced by excitement and your tender, undecided heart will be transformed and galvanized into action.
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