Actions Are Greater Than Words...
Over the last few months, I have learned a lot of new things. Some things about myself. Other things about society. Even some things about business. One thing that is consistent between everything in life is that actions are greater than words. Words are great, they can inspire, educate, scold, build up, hurt, ask for help, etc. One thing they cannot do is put themselves into action. That takes someone bold enough to put everything aside and decide to do something.
Doing things can be difficult, especially if they are new or make you uncomfortable. Actions can be big or small, easy or hard, and good or bad. Sometimes the wrong words caused my actions to be lacking in intensity and kept me from performing the actions needed for me to be truly happy and successful. I know I used to have so much self-doubt that I kept my actions in a safe place. I had dreams but they seemed unattainable, causing me to be unwilling to take action to make them a reality.
These days, I see the difference in people who make actions a priority over words.
Strong and silent leaders who make things happen in the world show what they can do versus saying what they can do. Those people tend to be more successful, honorable, humble, and genuine than the ones who can’t wait to boast about their latest achievements.
It is not all about success, business, and money. Actions are also the best way to connect with others. When someone is hurting, a hug means more than a text or an “I’ll be praying for you” said in passing. Taking time to do life with friends and family means so much more than just talking. I especially love being around true friends. True friends have a way of touching your heart in ways that no one else can. They are the family you choose and will take action to support each other when needed. I have made more true friends this year than I have in my whole life up to this point. It is amazing to have people who care enough about you, taking time out of their day, to just be with you to support or help you in any way with no strings attached. I can only hope that I can be there for others in the same capacity as those people. They have taught me a lot this year. I used to avoid social situations because I did not want to talk to people, and it made events so sad and empty.
As a challenge this week, try to talk less, listen more, and take action. You will be surprised at how much your life can change in a very short time.
Actions > Words
1 John 3:18 “Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions.”