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Motion vs. Action: Why Talking Isn’t Enough

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It’s easy to stay busy, but are you actually making progress? In this episode of Unfiltered & Unstoppable, we’re diving into the difference between being in motion (talking about your goals) and being in action (actually doing the work). Inspired by Atomic Habits, I’ll break down why motion feels productive but doesn’t lead to results, and how you can shift into action for real success.
🔥 What You’ll Learn:
✅ The key difference between motion and action
✅ Why staying in motion keeps you stuck
✅ How to move from planning to doing and actually make progress

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It’s easy to stay busy, but are you actually making progress? In this episode of Unfiltered & Unstoppable, we’re diving into the difference between being in motion (talking about your goals) and being in action (actually doing the work). Inspired by Atomic Habits, I’ll break down why motion feels productive but doesn’t lead to results, and how you can shift into action for real success.
🔥 What You’ll Learn:
✅ The key difference between motion and action
✅ Why staying in motion keeps you stuck
✅ How to move from planning to doing and actually make progress

  continue reading

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