Reduce the Time of Execution
The idea for this blog's title struck me during a routine weekend chore, cleaning the toilet, shortly after watching the movie Limitless on a Friday night. Listening to John Mayer, starting with "Gravity" and moving through "Waiting on the World to Change," I found myself reflecting on what to write in my March blog post. Even in this age of AI-generated content, here I am still writing a human-authored blog. Perhaps soon, when AI-written articles saturate the web, people will crave genuine human thoughts again. With that in mind, I'm adding this piece to the vastness of the internet, hoping someone might discover it one day and find meaning in it.
Initially, I hesitated, thinking prolonged contemplation and planning might rob this post of its spontaneous authenticity. So instead of endlessly thinking, I chose immediate execution. I sat down and started writing, committing my thoughts directly to text without delay. This writing journey isn't complete yet; in fact, it's unfolding even as I type.
Just moments ago, the song playing in the background felt off, disrupting my creative rhythm. Without lingering in indecision, I quickly changed it. Now John Mayer's "Slow Dancing in a Burning Room" fills the room, bringing back the creative vibe. Did you notice what happened there? A thought arose, I acted immediately, and quickly regained my momentum. That's precisely my point: momentum doesn't come from waiting, it comes from doing. Don't let your feelings dictate whether you act or stay idle.
Interestingly, thanks to behavioral advertising, YouTube began feeding me content closely aligned with the ideas I intended to share here. Recently, while doom scrolling through YouTube Shorts, I stumbled upon a clip featuring David Goggins. He spoke about how he's trained his prefrontal cortex, the decision-making center of the brain, to overpower more primitive regions like the amygdala and limbic system, which are responsible for emotions, fear, and comfort-seeking behavior. His technique is simple yet profound: the instant he thinks about doing something, he executes it immediately, never allowing second thoughts to hold him back.
Then, reinforcing this lesson, another video appeared on my feed, a vlog by Russell Wofford, emphasizing a similar message: "Don't wait to do something unique or different. Just do it." Execution genuinely differentiates people. Too many individuals remain trapped in endless contemplation, letting their passions and hobbies drift into mere fantasy. The moment you decide to take action, you shift from passive observer to active creator. By doing so, you enter a world inhabited by people who bring their visions to life. Gradually, you'll cultivate your own style, find your niche, and perhaps even surpass those you once admired.
The ultimate message is clear: don't waste precious time worrying whether your content or actions are good enough. Simply start. Execute immediately, share your thoughts openly, and trust your authenticity to resonate.
As the NIKE tag line says - Just do it. (It all makes sense to me now.)