Would you believe me?

If I told you that I was motivated to get healthy, and then kept skipping the gym, would you believe me?

If I told you I was inspired to write, and then didn’t post any blogs for a week, would you believe me?

If I told you I was dedicated to my partner, and then blew off date night for drinks with colleagues, would you believe me?

If I told you I was committed to reducing my debt, and then ran up a new outfit on my credit card, would you believe me?

Why? Why wouldn’t you believe me?

You wouldn’t believe me because my actions (or inaction) belie my intentions. Inspiration; Motivation; Dedication; Commitment are all meaningless and arguably non-existence in the absence of action. Such is the importance of Action.

Action takes inspiration and turns it into a best selling novel. Action takes motivation and turns it into a healthier body. Action turns dedication into a new skill and turns commitment into a healthy relationship.

There is a reason that they say that the journey of a 1000 miles begins with a single step and not the inspiration to travel.

So next time you feel uninspired take a step – the inspiration will follow.