The Universe Favors Those Who Take Action!
Universe: “ I wish you’d have done something instead of talking. Everything would have been different than now. ”
Planner: “I haven’t noticed the problem.”
Universe: “The problem is that we remember behaviors, not words. You selected to do nothing except plan out. Having a roadmap is a necessity as long as you apply it”
Planner: “I have written a plan and put it on the shelf “😒
What are the challenges of implementing a plan?
Planning a new habit or life is promising and motivating.
Goals and promises are being made over and over again in the new year or almost every month.
“This year will be my year.” or “I will alter everything that disturbs me this month” Each sentence resembles a pep talk.
You’re ready to achieve your goals by listening to Podcasts or reading inspiring emails that are sent each Monday.
But Why do plans sometimes fail to be executed?
Planning Fallacies and Dunning-Kruger Effect
Dunning -Kruger Effect occurs when a person’s lack of knowledge and skills in a certain area causes them to overestimate their own competence.
We have the tendency to be more optimistic and exaggerate our capabilities in the process of making a plan.
For example, You should complete a project that is given by the professor within 1 two weeks. You allocate just the last 3 days to finish it as per your competence. Unfortunately, the outcome is explicit. When comes to handing over the project, you ask for an extended date.
It’s a great example of a planning fallacy.
Knowing the Planning fallacy may not be helpful to be a good planner. Essentially, It is related to how extent you consider the mistakes that you have done in the past in the taking planning process and how realistically you are aware of your weakness and strength.
We are optimistic about Life
Even though, no matter if you have a B plan and how realistic to take the action, life might be more complicated than you thought.
Think about your life. You have gone through tough times and lived happy moments. Think about your future now.
Even though you reflect on the ups and downs of life, you still believe in succeeding in your goals and plan.
No! No! Being pessimistic isn’t a method or problem-solver.
Putting into account negative outcomes that have come across and external reasons that might hinder us gives us the power of being flexible.
At least we may not ignore all these proofs and instances that assist us in take rational decisions and being calmer in unexpected situations.
We are likely to be determined to overcome any hurdles and setbacks easily.
We don’t have metrics
The effect of 0.00156 tiny steps has a tremendous effect on our lives. Surely, the consequences of it require time.
That’s why we fall trapped in uncertainty about our actions. We’d like to see the outcome of the effort that is put in.
Otherwise, we are prone to give in without knowing where we’re in.
So Dashboard or habit tracker is an essential tool to feel motivated and be more productive.
The other strategy is that the goal split in the day -to day tasks is so easy to get caught up in. As time goes by, you will be amazed at the progress that you’ve made.
We have too many Goals simultaneously
If two ride on a horse, one must ride behind. We can’t fulfill our goals at the same time.
We are the ones who decide which one must be behind in other words our priorities.
Otherwise, Fail is an inevitable outcome for both.
“The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.” — Stephen R.Covey
In Conclusion,
Life can’t wait for us to be ready for our goals. So regardless of how risky and seem dangerous, If you are ready to overcome any obstacle, life somehow supports your action for the sake of you. Instead of waiting for good times and making up excuses, like Dale Carnegie Said:
Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit at home and think about it. Go out and get busy.
