Just do it has always been hard for me, as I tend to overthink nearly every decision. The just try mentality allows for failure, which is exactly what my overthinking is trying to mitigate. When replacing just do it with just try, it tends to quiet the overthinking, and that's when things actually get done!
I think the ”just do it” advice is key when you are starting out. I get the feeling that many people get stuck in the their own heads talking themselves out of action. The truth is that everyone starts poorly and then gets better and for that action is crucial!
True, I think there’s value to it and some people definitely find it empowering rather than defeating. But I think it can be reductive, and can make people feel like shit if they are unable to ‘just do it’ because of the external forces at play.
Awesome article! It's kind of like riding a bike—if you're staring at the ground, you're bound to eat some dirt. But if you keep your eyes on where you want to go, you’ll naturally steer that way. Belief and action are just like that: focus on the right things, and your actions follow, which only makes your belief stronger. 🚲
100%. It’s a cyclical process. If you believe you can do something, think positive thoughts, take action from that place, and generate a positive outcome, this will reinforce the empowering beliefs, which then leads you to take more positive action, and so on and so forth.
Anna, this resonated so deeply with me. For years, I was the king of "just do it," pushing through fear and doubt because I thought that was the only way to achieve anything. But I ended up burnt out and disillusioned.
Your article helped me realize that mindset isn't about wishful thinking; it's about creating the fertile ground where action can actually flourish. It's like the difference between scattering seeds on concrete versus planting them in nourishing soil. Thank you for putting words to this struggle!
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Just do it has always been hard for me, as I tend to overthink nearly every decision. The just try mentality allows for failure, which is exactly what my overthinking is trying to mitigate. When replacing just do it with just try, it tends to quiet the overthinking, and that's when things actually get done!
‘Just try it’ is a great reframe, it pushes you into an experimentation mindset rather than a win/loss mindset. Love!
I think the ”just do it” advice is key when you are starting out. I get the feeling that many people get stuck in the their own heads talking themselves out of action. The truth is that everyone starts poorly and then gets better and for that action is crucial!
True, I think there’s value to it and some people definitely find it empowering rather than defeating. But I think it can be reductive, and can make people feel like shit if they are unable to ‘just do it’ because of the external forces at play.
Awesome article! It's kind of like riding a bike—if you're staring at the ground, you're bound to eat some dirt. But if you keep your eyes on where you want to go, you’ll naturally steer that way. Belief and action are just like that: focus on the right things, and your actions follow, which only makes your belief stronger. 🚲
100%. It’s a cyclical process. If you believe you can do something, think positive thoughts, take action from that place, and generate a positive outcome, this will reinforce the empowering beliefs, which then leads you to take more positive action, and so on and so forth.
Anna, this resonated so deeply with me. For years, I was the king of "just do it," pushing through fear and doubt because I thought that was the only way to achieve anything. But I ended up burnt out and disillusioned.
Your article helped me realize that mindset isn't about wishful thinking; it's about creating the fertile ground where action can actually flourish. It's like the difference between scattering seeds on concrete versus planting them in nourishing soil. Thank you for putting words to this struggle!
What a beautiful analogy ❤️