SERIES 2 EPISODE 38 ACTION HERO - Become action-minded, not a plodder

Andrew introduces a story that illustrates the importance of being an Action Hero at work, always looking to make things happen.

Being an Action Hero means having a mindset geared towards taking action, unlike plodders who don't make things happen. 

Action Heroes don't wait for the perfect time to act and don't let fear hold them back. Several factors can prevent someone from being action-oriented, such as low motivation, no self-confidence, excessive perfectionism, goal confusion, procrastination, and analysis paralysis. It's essential to address these factors to become more action-oriented.

To become an Action Hero, Andrew explains that you need to take practical action, even small actions, that make things happen. 

Being an Action Hero requires a clear goal, confidence, and the ability to prioritise tasks. People gravitate towards Action Heroes who get things done.

Here's how Action Heroes think, says Andrew:  

• Nothing will ever be perfect, so I won’t wait for perfection to act. 
• Action cures fear, and fear can stop me from taking action. 
• Rather than wait for inspiration, I’ll start acting, and inspiration will come.”

He also identifies these factors that can dilute your tendency to act: 

• Low Motivation- If a particular task is tedious or unimportant, there will be no urge to transform it into action. 
• No Self-Confidence-to be action-oriented, you need self-confidence and to believe in yourself. 
• Being a Perfectionist-an excessive demand for perfection can waste opportunities for action and follow through. 
• Goal confusion-becoming distracted at work can happen quickly. 
•  Procrastination-this an action-killer. Leaving tasks until the last moment undermines being action minded. 
•  Analysis Paralysis-- What to do first? Is it the correct path? What if it backfires? How do you deal with the consequences? 

During the podcast, he suggests various remedies for these.  To  show you're action-orientated and not a plodder:

• Look around to find things you can act on and focus on them. 

Finally, you need an internal focus on solutions. Look to something other than external forces to make something happen. 

Can't wait for Series 2 to run its course? Then buy Andrew's new book, published on Amazon, and there's also an Audio version.

Further reading and videos: Andrew recommends some useful follow through material which you can find for each episode at50Ways.site/reading; and 50Ways.site/watch.

BOOK:
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