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1000 Intentions is not equal to 1 Action
By Olatunbosun OlalekanJune 20, 20203 min read5,900 views100 comments
To Whom It May Concern: Episode 3
1000 intentions is not equal to 1 action.
Aren't you tired of 'I have intentions to', 'I am planning to'? When exactly do you want to act? When?
How long do you want to keep fantasizing about success in your mind without taking practical steps to achieve it?
My dear, 1000 intentions are not equal to 1 action. Take it or leave it.
To take action is not easy, just like winning an election in Nigeria when you are not in the APC or PDP. But there are four things you need to take action on:
1. Conviction
If you are not convinced or convicted about taking that action,. You can never take it. It takes a firm determination to take any action. Otherwise, you will just have intentions.
2. Discipline.
Can you imagine backing up your conviction with discipline? I mean, when pleasure is about to lure you, you discipline yourself to stay focused.
3. Courage
Eeii. What can you do if you don't have the courage to do it? Regardless of how strong your willpower is, a lack of courage will hold you back.
4. Commitment
With an iota of persistent and unswerving commitment, you will take necessary and important actions. Anything outside of this, forget it.
Conclusively, enough of harbored intentions, it is time to act!
Peace.
© Olalekan Olatunbosun O.
@Iam_De_Catalyst
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Written by
Olatunbosun Olalekan
Leadership advisor, strategist and writer.
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