How to just do it
“Just do it.” Three simple words that are simply powerful.
Nike made this phrase famous, but it’s not just a marketing gimmick. All you need is to “just do it” and you will reach a crucial tipping point in which you will go from saying and planning; to doing and proving.
It’s pretty scary to take a plunge into something like “just do it” implies. But here is how you go about it.
Don’t pick a time or day
“Just doing it” shouldn’t be precise; it should come to you out of the blue. There’s no need to pick a day or plan ahead.
Get pissed, get frustrated
I’ll be honest; I’m pissed and frustrated as I write this article right now. But it’s giving me an unbelievable amount of motivation, and even a little adrenaline to go for it.
Instead of fighting, crying, or complaining when you’re frustrated, funnel that energy into focus and action.
Remember that time’s a wastin’
Every month, week, day, hour, and minute you get closer to your end. Nothing will motivate you more to live than death.
Think less, act more
It might be risky, it might get you in trouble, but you must act more than you think. Forget the “what if’s.” F**K all the naysayers and whatever they tell you! Don’t worry if you fail. Don’t think about the money you’ll lose or gain. Be a little stupid and take a lot of action.
Lose these words and phrases
These aren’t real excuses.
“I can’t.”
“I don’t have enough money.”
You don’t need money to take the plunge.
“I don’t have enough time.”
Yes you do! I don’t care how busy you are. You don’t have enough time to wait.
“I don’t know where to start.”
“I don’t know how.”
Start learning. Get your feet wet and you’ll learn along the way.
“Later.”
No, now!
Stop acting like you’re busy
There are a lot of people out there who push papers around and act like they have so many places to go and so much to do. In reality, they’re just avoiding the actions that will get them what they really desire. May be it is because they’re scared or doubtful.
I don’t care who you are; you have time to “just do it” and chase something you want or need. You’ll just have to get less sleep, lose free time, and make lots of other sacrifices.
Know when you’re reaching your tipping point
One of the biggest obstacles keeping people from “just doing it” is not recognizing when they’re about to hit their tipping point.
If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “is this all there is to life?”, then you are closely approaching your tipping point. The same goes if you feel like you’re about to have a nervous breakdown.
You can either succumb to your emotions; or you can stand up, fight, and just go for whatever will make you happy. Once you cross the threshold towards your tipping point, your mind will never be the same and nothing can ever stop you; except yourself.
List what you don’t like about your life
Perhaps it is focusing on negativity a little too much; but grab a piece of paper and write down what you don’t like about your life. May be you don’t have enough money or worse you aren’t happy enough. For those who really want change, it’s enough for them to take the plunge.
Keep in mind:
“Just do it” is much easier said than done. And it should be that way. It separates the people who deserve it from those who don’t.
So what are you waiting for? Get to it! Close your browser window, turn off the tv, put down the book or magazine and get going!
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WOW! Thanks, that was just what I needed to hear.
Great article and motivation!!
No problem! My pleasure. I needed this article as well, that’s why I wrote it
-Andrew
motivation an perspectives are alle we human needs … thank you!
Thank you. This is just what I need right now.
I would… but it’s 3AM and I’m kinda tired and hafta pee. Maybe tomorrow…
Wonderful presentation! Short, precise and gets to the point!!
Just keep telling yourself “Get mine’s! Get
Mine’s”. http://www.filthyrichmond.blogspot.com
great article!
im just about to start a business and shitting my pants a bit, but if you dont take the plunge and work your arse off you’ll never get that ferrari/massive house or butler you always wanted
a good read, im going to copy some out and stick it to the wall above my monitor!!
I really like the passage about the tipping point. What does it mean? It means that you take full responsibility for your life. I also wrote about this: http://www.awakeblogger.com/2008/06/responsibility-in-life/
If you know that only you are able to make yourself happy, wealthy or in general better and act like it, that’s the tipping point.
Nice post!
Thanks everyone!
-Andrew
To my Plurk buddy Andrew – you’ve just DONE it!
Thanks Arnold! I knew I would
-Andrew
Man! i really really liked this!
great motivation, and by the way, i think you’re right what i feel right now is no other thing than fear… 
thx for your words man 
Glad to help Yamil!
-Andrew
This is great! This is really what I need to do.
I have spent a couple of years planning and think about my goals but I am no closer to them. If I had just taken action straight away I would have completed it by now.
I will print this out so I can see it all the time and stay on track.
Hey Onno,
It’s great to plan as well, but action is the most important element.
Good luck!
-Andrew
Just do it –Get your feet wet and learn along the way. Don’t get pissed or frustrated for you are only at your tipping point. You don’t need money on this journey as it’s for making yourself happy… Truly something money can’t buy.
Good sh*t. I know and practice most of your philosophy as is, it’s just really awesome to read things like this. Thank you!
Thanks Devon! Glad to hear that you believe in the same ideas.
-Andrew
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Never heard it put quite like that before.
Has the ring of simple truth.
Thanks for that.
Will do.
I like this article, very interesting to say the least. Thank you! : )
“JUST DO IT” The magical keywords you can tell yourself when things go wrong. Whoever wrote this piece, you are right. Sometimes, life is not all about making decisive decisions; one way or another, it’s a RISK to be alive and no matter what, you need to go for the gold.
Really cool article! can i repost this piece on my SURVIVOR INSIGHTS blog?
Hey “survivordean”,
Feel free to repost it just at the top include a note that it came from this site with a link.
Glad you liked the article so much.
-Andrew
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I might “get to it” after I finish my coffee. Maybe. Doubtful, though. But probably not. Because I really don’t have anything to “get to it” for.
Ignatz, I’m sure there is at least ONE thing you want to tackle. You just have to think harder.
-Andrew
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wonderful stuff! im a high level procrastinator and huge kicks up the bum like this are just what i need. cool stuff-im gonna print it out and stick it on my wall!
Glad this will help you out Ben. We all need a little kick once and a while. I recommend you check out another article:
http://www.lyved.com/success/the-art-of-getting-off-your-ass/
-Andrew
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One of the best articles ever. I’ve been looking at it everyday for the past few months.
Hey Stealth,
Glad you liked it so much to keep coming back to it! Thanks for the compliments. People always say “just do it” but this actually shows you how.
-Andrew
Your “tipping point” is what I typically refer to as understanding not only your capabilities but also your limitations. This way you don’t end up banging your head against a stone wall.
Yeah, it’s important to understand your capabilities AND your limitations.
-Andrew
Very good, at some point have to move from the planning and thinking….to the doing. Telling oneself to “Just do it” can be the trigger for action.
Hey Matt,
Glad you like this!
You’re exactly right, just do it can be the trigger for action. It seems simple but it works amazingly. As long as you have some planning and thinking, it’s time to go for it!
-Andrew