Motion vs Action: BIG Difference Between the Two
“Motion makes you feel like you’re getting things done. But really, you’re just preparing to get something done. When preparation becomes a form of procrastination, you need to change something.”
– James Clear, “Atomic Habits”
Ouch!
I know a truth when I hear it — because it feels like I’ve just been hit across the forehead with a two-by-four. Pretty tough NOT to notice…and pay attention. Then take action.
This happened to me a few weeks ago, while listening to a Brene Brown podcast. Brene was interviewing James Clear, the author of “Atomic Habits; An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones.”
James was talking about the difference between motion and action and how easy it is to get caught up in researching, planning and strategizing about what you are going to do…instead of doing what needs to be done i.e. taking action.
Oh boy. Guilty as charged.
I tend to spend too much of the early part of my workday thinking, planning, strategizing, and making task lists instead of getting my butt in the chair, sooner, and DOING the tasks.
