What's the Sign You're Waiting For to Take Actions?

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Have you thought of doing something but you're hesitant to take actions because you're not sure how it would turn out; you're not sure of your decision's validity or you're just afraid to fail? This indecisiveness is usually resolved by some through what they call the "signs." You're waiting for something to show or to occur that will serve as a go-signal  for you to act.

But REALLY, what is that sign that you're waiting for?

The Universal Sign
Actually, there is this universal sign which fits to anyone and to any decision. Whether it is about relationship, job-related, business, anything, there is only one thing that will tell us, "Yes, you have to do it. You're on the right track."

That sign is: the fact that you are waiting for a sign! 

Your subconscious mind tells you "take actions. Do it now, this is what's good for you. Change today for the better." But because of the germs of fears planted by someone in your mind, or maybe by a horrible experience in your life, your inner critic tells you not to do it. You're afraid to fail. You just can't afford to commit another mistake.

Why Are You Waiting for a Sign?
Simple. You're confused because a decision sounds very good, it sounds feasible but at the same time, you tend to look back at those times when you failed and then you start to connect the past to your future. The moment you recall your failures in life, whether consciously or subconsciously, you begin to weigh your options: should I do this or not?

It then branches to what ifs. You over analyze things and your kind of paralyzed. It's quite unfortunate that some tend to focus on the potential failure and dangers of a clearly possible course of action rather than focusing on its success. The more you seek perfectionism, the more your life will be confused and lost.

Never Doubt Your Decision
The moment a decision came to your mind is an evidence of its possibility and success. You wouldn't think of a decision which is illogical. I mean, would it be easy for you to take down a decision if it has so many advantages. Or think of this way, why keep a decision which is defective? Why consider a decision which surely, 100% won't work?

I repeat: the moment it came to your mind is an evidence of its possibility and success.

So why doubt yourself?

Is it because it's risky and there is no certainty that results will favor you? The reality is everything is risky. Every thing is dangerous. This world is full of uncertainties. Instead of thinking what if it fails, why not think what will I do to make this happen? It's just your mindset that pulls you back and hinders you to progress.

The Cost of Being a Risk Averse
Always remember this: there may be risk in doing something, but the cost of your security, the cost of playing it safely, is a regret for a lifetime. Yes, you're safe. Yes, you didn't fail. But you did not experience the wildest loop of life. You are too unlucky for not experiencing life's sweetest training for us. You haven't become stronger. There is no addition to your knowledge. That is the cost of being afraid to try. You lose the essence of being a human, which is to ERR.

Do it Today!
If you are planning to do something which you think is beneficial to you, just do it. Wait for no signs. Stop waiting for the perfect time because the perfect timing has come! It is today. Follow your heart. Be bold to do it and should you fail, remember you gain a great experience in life. Should you fail, remember you have become even wiser. You did not and will never lose.

Life is not all about succeeding anyways. Stop being too hard to yourself. You are a human and there is nothing to be ashamed of should you err. Follow your heart. Do it now, not later, because later becomes never.

Josh Diaz is the founder of Project Positive. He passionately writes blogs and hosts podcasts about personal development. Aside from being a blogger, he is also fond of postcards. He'll more than happy to trade a piece of advice for a piece of postcard.

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