{"id":776,"date":"2023-05-08T02:28:48","date_gmt":"2023-05-08T02:28:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blue-quetzal-817358.hostingersite.com\/blog\/?p=776"},"modified":"2026-03-04T13:10:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T13:10:36","slug":"how-to-stop-over-thinking-and-start-taking-massive-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caseyzeman.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-over-thinking-and-start-taking-massive-action","title":{"rendered":"How to Stop Over Thinking and Start Taking Massive Action"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Preparation, preparation, preparation. Is it really the key to success or is it actually holding you back from success?<\/span><\/p>

As the great Abe Lincoln once said, <\/span>\u201cGive me six hours to cut down a tree and I\u2019ll spend the first four sharpening the axe.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>

I sort of agree with Abe. You see, I think people take preparation to the extreme which is counterproductive.<\/span><\/p>

Think back to a time you had a project that you craved the result. You knew if it happened, everything would change in your business and life. You might have made an outline, sketched it on a whiteboard, and took tons of notes.<\/span><\/p>

If you really prepared, you probably even bought a few courses or talked with people who are already doing it. But then, three to six months go by and you realize you haven\u2019t made any progress at all. Trust me, I get it.<\/span><\/p>

But have you asked yourself, why don\u2019t you take action?<\/span><\/i><\/p>

My guess is that you overly prepared and didn\u2019t take any action. If this sounds familiar don\u2019t feel bad. I\u2019ve been there more times than I care to remember.<\/span><\/p>

Look, it\u2019s easy to set a big goal but achieving it is another story. The hardest part is actually taking the first step to turn your dream into a reality.<\/span><\/p>

Usually, after you set a huge goal, you realize the size and work required to complete the goal. Then, doubt enters your mind. The fear of looking stupid creeps into your brain. You begin to doubt if it\u2019s even possible.<\/span><\/p>

As Suzy Kassem said, <\/span>\u201cDoubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.\u201d <\/span><\/i>Watch this video to overcome doubt and learn how to take massive action.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Be Careful About Overpreparing<\/b><\/h1>

Complexity is the enemy of execution. If you have a big goal or project you want to complete, don\u2019t focus too much on the end goal. Otherwise, it\u2019s easy to feel stressed, overwhelmed, and become paralyzed with fear. This leads to never taking action in the first place.<\/span><\/p>

Instead of feeling overwhelmed, chunk it down by creating small steps that will help you achieve the goal. Achieving these goals will build confidence and momentum.<\/span><\/p>

As the great Mark Twain said, <\/span>\u201cThe secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex, overwhelming tasks into small, manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>

This allows you to make progress and get satisfaction each time you complete a mini-goal. Each mini-goal completed also releases the feel-good chemical dopamine which motivates you to keep going.<\/span><\/p>

So why do you and so many others over-prepare in the first place?<\/span><\/i><\/p>

My guess\u2026 it is the fear of looking stupid.<\/span><\/p>

Understand It\u2019s Okay to Look Stupid<\/b><\/h1>

So many people want the convenience of transformation without the inconvenience of failure along the way. It\u2019s impossible to get great at anything without failing.<\/span><\/p>

Failing is part of the process of success. As the legendary motivational speaker Les Brown said, <\/span>\u201cYou have to fail your way to success.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>

Believe it or not, the greats at anything once looked stupid. Steve Jobs looked like a master on stage when he unveiled new Apple products. But earlier in his career, he used to get physically sick before he went on TV for a small interview.<\/span><\/p>

Mel Robbins, author of the best-seller 5-Second Rule and one of the most successful speakers in the world still overcomes doubt. She has said she still gets nervous and has butterflies before every speech. Mel, Steve, and so many other great entrepreneurs knew that looking stupid might happen to achieve big goals.<\/span><\/p>

The need to look perfect is all about you. It\u2019s your unhealthy need for approval and the fear of failure. But this fear can hold you back from achieving greatness. To overcome this fear you need to create deadlines for your short-term tasks.<\/span><\/p>

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