Just Do the Thing

I made it a goal this year to start doing. To quit the continuous loop of talking about ideas, goals I want to achieve, purpose I want to find.

I get so caught up in the thinking when I should just be doing.

I have a list in my notes app with almost 50 ideas, almost all of which have never been given a chance. It’s a shame, really. They simply sit there, each one a missed opportunity to grow into something meaningful.

The inaction is rooted in fear that it might be too hard or doubt that I’m just not capable. But I have slowly begun to figure out how silly those thoughts are to internalize and believe. There is so much to be said for committing and trying. In getting uncomfortable, in actually believing in yourself—maybe even to a point of a little delusion.

Almost everything out there started with a dream. A dream for a better life, a greater purpose, or a vision that seemed impossible until someone decided to do it. I’m a big dreamer.

From personal experience, I think we all have a good idea about our dream life. Most of the time, we know where to start too and if not, it’s all out there on the internet. Information is more accessible than ever and almost anything you want to learn or know is right in your pocket. But the key is to pick something and truly commit. Focus and make it a priority. Give it time to breathe, adjust if needed, and if its not a good fit, move on. But not before you have given it an honest chance.

It wasn’t until this past December, only about two months ago where I decided that this would be the year I start making a change. So far it has been incredible. I have been consistent, disciplined, and I now have…

• A better sense of direction

• A little more confidence

• A working app

• A weekly newsletter

• A triathlon scheduled

• consistent reading/writing

• A lower screen time average

• A job

I want to live a great story. One that I’m proud of and will be remembered for.

A theme that keeps surfacing in the books I’ve been reading is death and how often the authors think about and it how it shapes the way they live. It may sound morbid but it’s not—it’s a reminder that time is finite and that every decision matters.

A great story isn’t written in hesitation, it’s written in moments where fear and excitement come together. Where you follow your curiosity and go all in.

I have always figured it out and know that I am capable. I don’t need much in life, so why not take a few more risks in pursuit of a great story. Those risks might very well lead to failure, but they could also be the best decision I ever made. I’ll never know unless I take them.

Wishing you all some peace and purpose!