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Apr 2025
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3562: How to Take Action Consistently by...

Justin Malik
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Episode 3562:

Steve Pavlina shares a simple yet powerful technique to break free from overthinking and move into action using focused visualization. By mentally immersing yourself in your desired outcome, you generate a surge of internal energy that naturally propels you to take the first step, making consistent progress feel effortless and even enjoyable.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://stevepavlina.com/blog/2007/12/how-to-take-action-consistently/

Quotes to ponder:

"Instead of pushing yourself to act, you’re riding a wave of energy that is actually pushing you."

"Usually within 5-10 minutes, these positive thoughts build up so much energy in my body that I’m itching to do something."

"What can I do right now to make this goal a reality?"

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