Now is good.

Now is good, so have a go…

The motion vs action paradox is something that has been studied extensively. Most recently, James Clear wrote about it in his book Atomic Habits (p.s it’s a great read).

We spend so much time waiting for the right moment, waiting for things to fall into place when deep down we all know there is never a right time. It’s all too easy to fall down the rabbit hole “paralysis by analysis” where we spend too much time acquiring knowledge or analysing data or information: We start looking for the “best” way to do whatever it is. Well the best is the enemy of the good, and we forget to take action. So look in my eyes and in the eyes of many others, there is a stark difference between the two even though on paper they appear similar. When you’re in “motion” it’s planning, learning and preparing which are all good things don’t get it twisted and I’m not saying don’t do those things, but none of them gets you no closer to your end goal without action, the action is in the execution of those plans and strategies.

Ok, here goes another Irish proverb for you (yes I was raised in Ireland if that wasn’t clear to you already) “You’ll never plough a field by turning it over in your mind”. Put simply, merely thinking about something won't get it done. No matter what it is, writing a book, starting a business and I guess most importantly getting your health in check, now is as good a time as any to take that first step.

Again don’t take life too seriously, none of us are getting out alive. Go.