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Planning Won’t Pay the Bills: Why Action Beats Reflection Every Time
Stop Overthinking, Start Doing: The Missing Link Between Goals and Results
“You can’t build a reputation on what you’re going to do.” — Henry Ford
Hi everyone!
Last night, I joined a session with Nicolas Cole in our Premium Ghostwriting Community, and he shared something that hit me hard:
“No amount of journaling will help you earn $10K a month if you don’t do what you need to do.”
It’s a simple yet powerful truth. We often get caught up in planning, reflecting, and strategizing. Journaling, vision boards, and goal-setting all have their place — but without consistent action, they won’t move us forward.
Ideas without execution are just wishes.
Why Action Beats Reflection
Here’s the reality:
👉 Overthinking delays progress. You don’t need a perfect plan to start — you need to start.
👉 Action creates momentum. Every step forward, no matter how small, leads to results.
👉 Failure teaches faster than planning. You’ll learn more from doing and failing than from endless strategy sessions.
