Why Is Taking Action So Hard?

Practice Your Perfect Podcast

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Summary

In this conversation, Ashlee discusses the challenges of taking action and provides strategies to overcome them. She emphasizes the importance of mindset shifts and reframing action as a catalyst for growth and momentum. Ashlee suggests starting with micro commitments and focusing on consistent practice rather than perfection. She also encourages learning from oneself and documenting the process to refine approaches. Additionally, Ashlee highlights the need to keep showing up and not allowing inconsistent action to hinder progress. Finally, she discusses the possibility of pivoting and embracing new opportunities on the path to success.

Keywords

action, mindset shift, growth, momentum, micro commitments, consistent practice, learning, documenting, refining, showing up, inconsistent action, pivot, new opportunities, success

Takeaways

• Taking action is the catalyst for growth and creates momentum.
• Start with micro commitments and focus on consistent practice.
• Embrace learning, document the process, and refine approaches.
• Keep showing up and don't let inconsistent action hinder progress.
• Be open to pivoting and exploring new opportunities on the path to success.

Titles

• Mindset Shifts for Action and Growth
• Overcoming the Challenges of Taking Action

Sound Bites

• "Taking action is basically the catalyst to growth."
• "Think about starting with micro commitments to yourself."
• "Start with a minimum viable product and practice instead of seeking perfection."

Chapters

00:00
Introduction: The Importance of Action for Growth

01:20
Taking Action as the Catalyst to Growth

03:42
Starting Small: Micro Commitments and Practice

05:25
From Perfection to Practice: Embracing Imperfection

08:21
You Don't Have to Be an Expert to Take Action

11:33
Embracing the Journey and Being Open to Pivoting

14:40
Conclusion: Practicing Action for Growth

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