Stop “Trying” and “DO” it!
Stop “Trying” and “DO” it!
When someone looks to me for motivation, they often ask “what should I DO?” My response is usually to do what you feel. Inevitably, that is followed with “O.k., I’ll TRY”.
The word “try” to me is somewhat of a cop-out if you are serious about reaching your goal. When I think of “trying” something that something is usually related to unimportant, temporary things like tasting the different appetizers on a menu, or wearing your hair in a new style. Just “Trying” a new style is safe. If it doesn’t work, then you are free to simply change your hair back.
“Trying is half-hearted. Trying implies that if it doesn’t work out or you don’t succeed, at least you tried.”
–Madeleine Kay, Serendipitously Rich
It’s easy to see why Nike uses the slogan “Just Do It!”. Making a decision to DO something comes with a different energy and a different level of commitment. Doing has a more permanent feel behind it. You DO a tattoo. You don’t TRY it.
Trying something new is a wonderful start to testing the waters. But once you make a solid decision that you want something, you will need to DO what’s necessary to obtain your desire. There’s just no way around it.
