ACTION is the hardest thing to do, that's why many just THINK about it.

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Jack, who faced his fear and battled against the Giants, won them despite the disadvantage in size and strength. This is a long post, in summary, it is about bringing out the Jack in us, facing the Giant of Fear and taking action against inaction.

Simple as it sounds, tougher than we think.

Some people say, "Thinking is the hardest thing to do, that's why many don't do it."

I beg to differ, I think that for most, "ACTION is the hardest thing to do, that's why many just THINK about it."

For many, the lack of money is a fear which prevents them from quitting their jobs to pursue their business. For those in Internet Marketing, IM, the fear is even greater as it is a niche which 'most' people are not convinced that a decent income could be made and twice the fear is felt when the income is not consistent because of the pure number of competitors in this field.

Perhaps too many are engrossed in teaching others how to make money in the "make money online" niche that they forgot that if they put their internet marketing skills in other fields, they would have an enhanced advantage.

An example is Amazon, the top bestsellers are made up of the BEST writers and the BEST marketers. ( We read about this before, haven't we?)

I imagine that Robert Kiyosaki's books (Rich Dad Poor Dad) are not the best written literature or novels in the top sellers but it consistently is in the top because it is well written for the readers.

Some say that it makes them learn something and feel good that their knowledge about passive income and the idea of assets vs liabilities have improved due to reading his books. Complicated subjects taught in a simple manner.

Marketers who take action are some of the most valuable assets any company could have. Of course, when they leave, they often become that very company's greatest competitor. In this case of self sabotage, what other choice is there?

Either hire someone who can never steal your customers, or learn to be the best marketer you can be and earn the milk out of it.

Making money is part of the fuel which can help us accelerate our journey towards a more carefree life, with less worries about the next meal and meals to come.

But feeding our body is not all there is to life, we have our dreams to fulfill and making a decent amount of money is part of the part and parcel of fueling our dreams.

A peaceful, happy and fruitful life without worries for healthcare due to lack of money, something most of us are working towards for.

Of course, it depends on how we use it. Some people can live with a 4 digit monthly income, for others, even a 7 digit monthly income is not enough to cover their expenses.

Money making is a skill which requires focus. Sometimes we take other important factors like peacefulness, happiness, joyfulness and good health for granted. If any of these big 4 gets affected, our focus in money making hovers as well. That is perhaps why many are keen in gaining passive and automated income.

Peacefulness, happiness, joyfulness and good health. That is where we start and will wish to be near the end of our lives. In between, we will slot in our dreams to become who we want to become to define who we are.

Because at the start and end of our lives, we will be more or less the same. We came into this world with nothing on our name and shall leave this world having our name mean something.

That something is made up of what we have chosen to be in our lives. The love we have chose to give and receive, the career we decided to embark on for most of our working hours, the friends and people we chose to have our times together with and the kind of life we have decided to create.

And today, I looked at my schedule for the next two months, it is almost packed to the brim daily and even more is to come. Stressed?

Yes and even more exciting. I know what I am fighting for and I will give it UPS, not give it up. Having seen some of the very best 1st class business people at work who are also some of the most well financially rewarded, I know I am still far from them and will work towards that league. Step by step. Ups and ups."
Let's rock the world, fellow warriors and friends.

Here's a little story to warm your heart.

One of the Most Heart Warming Thank Yous I have ever received ( by MaynasEric Chua)

I was at a coffeshop around evening getting some snacks when I helped a middle aged lady from Philippines translate from English to Chinese to the coffee shop assistant to order some snacks which might have been new to her like carrot cake, hock kway and Malay kway. What was memorable to me was how she thanked me, "I will pray for your blessings and I'm sure you will succeed in your life."

I may never know who you are but thank you for one of the most meaningful thank you I had in my life which made my day thank you too

If I had stood there, not helping, nothing would have happened, life will be as normal.

Taking a small action in helping, I received a blessing and thank you which warmed my heart, priceless.

Similarly, if we stood here, not doing anything, nothing would have happened, life will be as normal.

Taking a small action in selling something, trying to by taking action, chances are that you should make some income, if you have done well, perhaps a fortune.

Life is as it is, taking action.

ACTION is the hardest thing to do, that's why many just THINK about it.

Have a good week ahead my friends.
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  • Profile picture of the author USGTMauthor
    A post for the ages. I have written about and debated action with the law of attraction crowd. I finally gave up trying to convince them as it was wasting my valuable action time. Great post
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    • Profile picture of the author wolfstar
      I guess that old biblical quote "Faith without works is dead" is still so true.

      One of my favorites is "Ignorance on Fire Beats Knowledge on Ice Every Single Time"

      Just do it! Nike
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  • Profile picture of the author techbul
    I totally agree with this post. It takes ages for people to commit with what they want. The key is to believe in yourself. Everything else falls right into place.
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  • Profile picture of the author barefut
    Thanks for your contribution, great stuff.
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    • Originally Posted by USGTMauthor View Post

      A post for the ages. I have written about and debated action with the law of attraction crowd. I finally gave up trying to convince them as it was wasting my valuable action time. Great post
      Thank you USGTMauthor! Keep spreading positivity!

      Originally Posted by wolfstar View Post

      I guess that old biblical quote "Faith without works is dead" is still so true.

      One of my favorites is "Ignorance on Fire Beats Knowledge on Ice Every Single Time"

      Just do it! Nike
      Great quotes wolfstar! Thanks for sharing!

      Originally Posted by techbul View Post

      I totally agree with this post. It takes ages for people to commit with what they want. The key is to believe in yourself. Everything else falls right into place.
      Thank you techbul! Belief leads to drive and with the heart to do stuff, we can do wonders

      Originally Posted by barefut View Post

      Thanks for your contribution, great stuff.
      Thank you barefut! Truly appreciate your kind words.

      Would like to thank you all though this is an older poster Cheers!
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  • Profile picture of the author heruma
    Originally Posted by AlexanderSkyHeart View Post


    For many, the lack of money is a fear which prevents them from quitting their jobs to pursue their business.
    My experience is not the lack of money, but the fear of losing the money they already owned and losing the stable income is what prevents them from quitting their jobs and pursue their dreams.

    Originally Posted by AlexanderSkyHeart View Post

    Either hire someone who can never steal your customers, or learn to be the best marketer you can be and earn the milk out of it.
    This where most self-employed fail to upgrade themselves into the entrepreneur stage. Very well said Alexander, Very well said.
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    • Originally Posted by heruma View Post

      My experience is not the lack of money, but the fear of losing the money they already owned and losing the stable income is what prevents them from quitting their jobs and pursue their dreams.

      This where most self-employed fail to upgrade themselves into the entrepreneur stage. Very well said Alexander, Very well said.
      Thank you Heruma! Truly appreciated!

      Agree, fear is a greater force at times than lack.

      You have pin pointed the difference between the self-employed and entrepreneur, similar as they might seem to be but a vast difference when in either shoes
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  • Profile picture of the author WebAppFast
    Thanks for the thoughtful and inspiring post.

    What I think holds many people back is not having complete certainty about the result....

    They have all the knowledge to create a "How To" e-book. They know how to create a decent squeeze page and sales page. They know where to find potential customers and affiliates. They lack nothing.....

    But, they start thinking about things that could go wrong.... and the possibility they could "fail." They are so fixated on "all the problems." They never even begin.

    When we get into that mindset, we need to step back, take a deep breath and begin focusing on one step at a time.

    "The longest journey begins with a single step." - Lao Tsu

    Then, accept you will have problems. That is a fact of life and business. Make a conscious choice to deal with each problem as it comes along... not a moment earlier.
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    • Originally Posted by WebAppFast View Post

      Thanks for the thoughtful and inspiring post.

      What I think holds many people back is not having complete certainty about the result....

      They have all the knowledge to create a "How To" e-book. They know how to create a decent squeeze page and sales page. They know where to find potential customers and affiliates. They lack nothing.....

      But, they start thinking about things that could go wrong.... and the possibility they could "fail." They are so fixated on "all the problems." They never even begin.

      When we get into that mindset, we need to step back, take a deep breath and begin focusing on one step at a time.

      "The longest journey begins with a single step." - Lao Tsu

      Then, accept you will have problems. That is a fact of life and business. Make a conscious choice to deal with each problem as it comes along... not a moment earlier.
      Thank you for your reply and detailed reply too about self doubt and procrastination!

      Agree. The first step is the hardest step to take, but once we take it, chances are we go with the flow and run and fly if we are meant to!
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      Hi there, I am Alexander SkyHeart, pleasure to meet you.
      Do feel free to comment and I'll be thankfully delighted to chat with you on the forum threads. Cheers!
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      • Profile picture of the author jordand870
        Action conquers fears. What a heavenly post bro. You never know what you can do until you try.

        Excuses are just a way to procrastinate do avoid that action killer too. Just catch yourself if you start to down yourself and remember, you are capable of anything.

        Be fearless. Believe that you have no limits. And help you the world become a better place.

        Awesome post once again my friend.

        Jordan S. Daniels
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  • Profile picture of the author allanrsm
    A wonderful insight into the "paralysis" that so many have. We create a prison for ourselves by restricting our belief in what we can accomplish and do by thinking that others are much much more capable than us!

    How much better would we all be if we backed ourselves, decided upon a course of action and took action! Its the fear of failure that dominates the fear of trying where in actual effect failure is nothing to fear but an aspect on our journey to success that creates a wealth of experience, resolve and new skills and capabilities.

    Take action, back yourself and live YOUR life...not someone else!

    This decision to say enough is enough is what lead me to braking free and stepping out in my own to seek out the abundance that so many other are benefiting from!
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