Comments on: Massive Action

By: Owen

Owen — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:38:32 +0000

quality. ive been struggling with the same issues. im currently being trained in a private school to just conform and become part of this aimless society. however, im only 17 and having trouble organizing my thoughts as to what i can do about this

By: Scribe

Scribe — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 16:54:41 +0000

Tynan, thank you. I will do my laundry now.

By: Magnus

Magnus — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 18:25:04 +0000

The way to do anything is to
1. Make a Picture of what you want
2. Take a Step Towards it.

If you don’t take a step, you’ll never get anyway, so action is good. But if you don’t have a clear picture – or SEVERAL clear pictures – how do you know if you are doing the right thing.

I know a guy… ahem… whose goals are a little bit too abstract… and who gets distracted easily… who knows what would happen if he consistently focused on one picture…

By: Gubanotorious

Gubanotorious — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 19:25:57 +0000

I absolutely agree with this post.

When I retire at the age of 32 filthy rich, the average person will say I got lucky. What the average person won’t see (but the people that know me will) was the 80 hour weeks I put in, with 200% dedication to what I’m doing.

Nothing worth doing comes without sacrifice and dedication.

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By: Evan

Evan — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 14:02:22 +0000

When I saw the subject line “Massive Action”, I was really excited…but it turns out this is about work and stuff. :(

By: Wolfy

Wolfy — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 08:07:03 +0000

“Paralysis through analysis” is definitely something I am guilty of. But make no mistake: planning is important. (Recall the saying “Fail to plan, then plan to fail”.) However, there is a point were the returns you get from planning diminish and further planning will hurt you more than help. The challenge is to recognize this balance point and to do something about it.

By: Streetwise Keen

Streetwise Keen — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 23:45:08 +0000

Damn man you are right on. I always tell me friends, do something everyday that will bring you one step towards your goals. That way no day is wasted and everyday you are getting better. I mean, with me Im studying PUA or reading about evolutionary psychology (for fun mostly) or studying my field of choice, psychology, or meditating, ect. Point is every day I do something that takes me a step closer to my goals, wether it be my careear, pick up, enlightenment or just looking and feeling my best. I like your whole style of thinking about thing Tynan, you have grasped the concept I am reaching for which is just fully flowing with life so when a chellenge comes you can be a reed in the wind and bend, instead of being a stick and breaking in half.

By: Hu_Hefner

Hu_Hefner — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 14:27:40 +0000

“Break up with your crappy boyfriend and come in my hot tub.”

Taken out of context, this becomes quite humorous.

By: kurtist

kurtist — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 07:50:31 +0000

Great post, I am definently guilty of over planning.
My old yoga teacher used to always say “every journey begins with the first step.” thank you for the reminder.

By: ladytea

ladytea — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 04:08:01 +0000

Great post.. right on – It’s nice to have a refresher on how important it is to be proactive. Commentor’s: Good points as well — we should live our own exciting/adventurous life, instead of watching it on tv… so true.