How To Take Action When You Don’t Feel Like It
Hey my friend!
Recently, I’ve been hearing alot of this, “I know what I have to do to but I just don’t do it!” nonsense and it really gets me fired up because I know how it feels like to be in that state.
Trust me. I know how it feels like because I’ve been there, done that, got the T-shirt that says, “I’ll do it tomorrow…”
And we both know that tomorrow never comes so let’s get this settled right now shall, we?
What I’ve found is that it’s usually because of conflicts with you and no matter how you look at it, there are only three reasons.
1) It doesn’t coincide with the vision for your life, or maybe you haven’t consciously created one or…
2) It doesn’t coincide with your self-image/character and how you look at yourself i.e. I’m not the kind of person who _________
3) It doesn’t coincide with the past emotional stories you’ve been telling yourself about how you don’t deserve or aren’t worthy of it.
Fix all three of these and you’ll automatically take action and it will even feel fun and emotionally fulfilling and uplifting!
But recently, I came across a video posted on Facebook by a friend of mine by the name of Lopez Razeen Muhammad, that added wood into the FIRE in my heart for massive action - I’m writing this at 1:26 AM so yes it really works and I want to make sure I get this out to you if it would help you.
The lyrics are really impactful so read it and understand it :
He said each day’s a gift and not a given right
Leave no stone unturned, leave your fears behind
And try to take the path less traveled by
That first step you take is the longest stride
If today was your last day and tomorrow was too late
Could you say goodbye to yesterday?
Would you live each moment like your last
Leave old pictures in the past?
Donate every dime you had, if today was your last day?
What if, what if, if today was your last day?
Against the grain should be a way of life
What’s worth the prize is always worth the fight
Every second counts ’cause there’s no second try
So live like you’re never living twice
Don’t take the free ride in your own life
If today was your last day and tomorrow was too late
Could you say goodbye to yesterday?
Would you live each moment like your last?
Leave old pictures in the past?
Donate every dime you had?
And would you call those friends you never see?
Reminisce old memories?
Would you forgive your enemies?
And would you find that one you’re dreaming of?
Swear up and down to God above
That you’d finally fall in love if today was your last day?
If today was your last day
Would you make your mark by mending a broken heart?
You know it’s never too late to shoot for the stars
Regardless of who you are
So do whatever it takes
‘Cause you can’t rewind a moment in this life
Let nothing stand in your way
‘Cause the hands of time are never on your side
If today was your last day and tomorrow was too late
Could you say goodbye to yesterday?
Would you live each moment like your last?
Leave old pictures in the past?
Donate every dime you had?
And would you call those friends you never see?
Reminisce old memories?
Would you forgive your enemies?
And would you find that one you’re dreaming of
Swear up and down to God above
That you’d finally fall in love if today was your last day?
My friends, this might sound a little bleak but the truth is that our time is running out.
Every second we don’t do what we love and create our legacy is another second we’re stealing from ourselves and others’ lives.
So as my good friends in Literature class would say, CARPE DIEM! SIEZE THE DAY!
P.S. I want to know more about you. What legacy do you intend to leave behind? Leave me a comment below and I’ll personally reply to you and help you any way I can! =)
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I just condition myself to do or stop doing things now :).
I recently started working hard on my website. What more is I stay up to 1am working on it. Obviously not a big deal, but i wake up at 5:30 and don’t go back to sleep.
Every morning I say to myself, “I command myself to not be sleepy, and to work very hard on _____”
Seems to work because I’m not sleepy. (No coffee either or any drugs for that matter)
Great post Saiful!
Mac | Oct 21, 2009 | Reply
I enjoyed the video Saiful!
And I heard the message!
Thank-you! Lynn
Lynn | Oct 21, 2009 | Reply
Awesome song! Well, I’m writing my second book but I already have ideas for 3 more!! They’re the same thing that you teach but a little bit more God oriented. Nevertheless we both know we have to work for a higher purpose. After writing my books I intend to record an album, not just any album but one that gives wings to our hearts. One that talks about truth, beauty, trust, love, unity, peace, perfection and any other word that describes God! So let’s have confidence because we’re guided by God, and let the force be with you all!
Max Milian | Oct 22, 2009 | Reply
@Mac:Hey Mac!
Thanks for bringing up the issue of CONDITIONING.
I’d love to hear more about how you condition yourself
because I’m not very clear about what you mean by
this… and I’m sure there are people in our little community
here who aren’t either.
Thanks Mac!
SaiF | Oct 22, 2009 | Reply
@Lynn:Hi Lynn!
Long time no see! =)
Beautiful message isn’t it? I love the part about
“You know it’s never too late to shoot for the stars
Regardless of who you are”
And you’re welcome my friend!
SaiF | Oct 22, 2009 | Reply
@Max:Hey Max!
You’re writing your second book already?! Wow!
Where’s the first? Have you published it into the world already?
Wonderful inspirational work you’re doing Max!
Keep it up my friend! And let me know if you need any help! =)
SaiF | Oct 22, 2009 | Reply
Wow!
thanks everybody! You all sound very awesome! I’ve been struggling emotionally lately and been having issues with weight and fitness. I “know” what to do, but just don’t do it. This song and the “conditioning” seem like very powerful tools I will use!
Thanks everybody!
God bless,
Hector,
P.S. oh and Max what is the name of your book? Do you have an ebook available?
Hector | Oct 22, 2009 | Reply
@Hector:Hey Hector!
Don’t you just LOVE this community?! =D
Anyways, I can help you my friend.
You have to re-create your self-image.
If your body is in bad shape, start seeing yourself as a person who is in the best shape of his life. And start doing ONE THING you need to do to move forward in that direction.
Also, your HABITS are what’s stopping you from leading the fabulous life you deserve Hector.
Whenever you’re going to do a habit that’s destructive, do this :
1) PAUSE AND TAKE A FEW DEEP BREATHS.
2)REAFFIRM THAT NEW SELF-IMAGE.
3)SAY “NO! I’M NOT THE KIND OF PERSON WHO DOES THIS!” AND GO DO SOMETHING THAT THE PERSON WOULD DO.
I hope this helps you Hector!
SaiF | Oct 22, 2009 | Reply
Hi,
The lyrics are wonderful and as u mentioned that they are posted by ur Friend Razeen,Is he the writer of those lyrics? Please can you give some more details.
God bless you.
Zubia | Oct 28, 2009 | Reply
@Zubia: Hi Zubia! They are really good huh?
Haha no! Razeen just posted it on Facebook. The song is written by the band Nickleback.
SaiF | Oct 28, 2009 | Reply