From talking action to taking action
Recently, we had new external light fixtures professionally installed. They looked great, were bright, and we were satisfied customers…until we were no longer satisfied customers.
One day, our front door light fixture decided to no longer work. For a week or so, we were stumped as to why the light fixture stopped working. After a conversation or two, or three, we decided to schedule another appointment with the electrician.
To our surprise, he asked if we tried changing the light bulbs. Up to that point, we hadn’t tried anything and our response to him was simply, “no”.
Two days before he was scheduled to come back out, I dragged the ladder out of the garage and changed the light bulbs. And just like that, there was light!
A light bulb went off in my head (pun intended). What if we continued to talk about the light fixture, instead of doing something about the light fixture?
By taking action, we saved time and a couple hundred dollars.
Let me ask you a question: if you take action where you know you need to take action, how much time and money can you save?
Here are 3 steps to go from talking action to taking action:
Plan Practically. Break the big goals into bite-size goals and action steps.
Commit Courageously. Finish what you start, even when you don’t think it’s working or even worth it.
Measure Momentum. Identify an accountability partner, monitor your progress, and keep taking the next step.
Moving from talking action to taking action can be a new concept for many, and a daunting task for others, but your capacity will expand as you approach the next step in your leadership.
Talk Soon!
-Eric