From Derek Sivers book, “Hell Yeah or No”.
“I told my old coach that I really wanted to start my new company.
He said, “No, you don’t.”
I said, “Yes, I do! This is really important to me!”
He said, “No, it’s not. Saying it doesn’t make it true.”
I said, “You can’t ignore what I’m saying. I know myself well. I’m telling you what’s important to me.”
He said, “Yes, I can ignore what you’re saying and just look at your actions. Our actions always reveal our real values.”
Are you taking the appropriate actions?
Back to Sivers…
“I thought about that, but it sounded wrong to me. What about people who want to learn languages, or create businesses, but haven’t started yet? What about people who want to quit smoking or quit their jobs, but haven’t been able to yet?
He said, “If they really wanted to do it, they would have done it.
No matter what you tell the world or tell yourself, your actions reveal your real values. Your actions show you what you actually want.
There are two smart reactions to this:
1. Stop lying to yourself, and admit your real priorities.
2. Start doing what you say you want to do, and see if it’s really true.”