Yeah, you’re really exposing the secrets of expert procrastinators: the illusion of productivity while doing nothing. I’ve been advising entrepreneurs for some years now, and I always tell them it’s better to just start. You learn as you go, your idea will evolve, and you simply can’t think your way into that kind of experience.
I’ve been working with women who say they’re “stuck,” or overwhelmed by ideas. Your point about clarity versus enforcement really landed. In many cases, the writing isn’t the problem at all. The decision underneath the writing is.
Excellent article. Thanks for putting words to something so many people experience.
Thank you, Marylee. I’ve done that myself. Kept working on the words when what I really needed to do was make the decision. I appreciate you adding what you’re seeing in your own work.
This one had the right amount of bite. Turning things inside out often leads to an uncomfortable feeling, but that’s when clarity can be pure. Liked this one plenty.
Whoa, this was "uncomfortable" good reading. The thing is, one can not say - no, that isn't true, not for me. Now what? Well, the answer is to bite into the sour apple, as we'd say in Germany, and act on what you just intellectually have understood. Ouch. Aren't sour apples a sweet thing? ;o)...
Just today, I was told it has to do with the necessity level and the condition one is in. Then one goes and moves their butt to finally do. Let's work smarter and move to the top. LOL, at the end we'll love those "sweet, sour apples".
What am I willing to give up is the question instead of what should I do.. And yes start messy is better than waiting or buying another course or framework.
Yeah, you’re really exposing the secrets of expert procrastinators: the illusion of productivity while doing nothing. I’ve been advising entrepreneurs for some years now, and I always tell them it’s better to just start. You learn as you go, your idea will evolve, and you simply can’t think your way into that kind of experience.
Hey, JP. This really resonated with me.
I’ve been working with women who say they’re “stuck,” or overwhelmed by ideas. Your point about clarity versus enforcement really landed. In many cases, the writing isn’t the problem at all. The decision underneath the writing is.
Excellent article. Thanks for putting words to something so many people experience.
Thank you, Marylee. I’ve done that myself. Kept working on the words when what I really needed to do was make the decision. I appreciate you adding what you’re seeing in your own work.
I’ve never seen such a good explanation of procrastination, I feel attacked and inspired at the same time 😅
Thanks Illia, I’ve been there too. That mix of called out and fired up is a strange combo. 😀
Try looking at the emotion that’s sitting behind the avoidance
Susan, that’s usually where it lives. Once you name the emotion, the stall starts to make more sense.
"They’re stuck because clarity would force a decision they’re not ready to make." Ooof, that's powerful. (And so true!)
Thank you for sharing your insights. I'm definitely working on taking more action this year and always.
Alexis, I appreciate that. I wrote that one from a real place. Glad you grabbed it. Action tends to clear things up faster than more thinking.
This makes sense. For me, clarity usually comes afterwards, not while I’m still thinking about it.
Denise, same here. Action first, then things usually sharpen after the fact.
This one had the right amount of bite. Turning things inside out often leads to an uncomfortable feeling, but that’s when clarity can be pure. Liked this one plenty.
Carl, appreciate that. That uncomfortable flip is usually where things stop being abstract and start getting real.
Whoa, this was "uncomfortable" good reading. The thing is, one can not say - no, that isn't true, not for me. Now what? Well, the answer is to bite into the sour apple, as we'd say in Germany, and act on what you just intellectually have understood. Ouch. Aren't sour apples a sweet thing? ;o)...
Andek, that uncomfortable part is usually the signal. Once you see it, action is the only real next step, sour apple and all.
Just today, I was told it has to do with the necessity level and the condition one is in. Then one goes and moves their butt to finally do. Let's work smarter and move to the top. LOL, at the end we'll love those "sweet, sour apples".
Great article, JP! Tenacity is one of my favorite intangible skills!
Appreciate that, Jessica! It’s one of those traits that shows up once things get uncomfortable. Thanks for reading and commenting.
Most definitely during times of discomfort! You’re very welcome, JP! 🤝
What am I willing to give up is the question instead of what should I do.. And yes start messy is better than waiting or buying another course or framework.
Exactly, Jim. Clarity can turn into a stall when enforcing it feels harder than chasing the next answer.