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The Hidden Cost of Inaction
(And How to Break Free)
Your brain fears action because it might be painful.
But, if you wait long enough, the real pain will come from the regret of doing nothing.
Every time you hesitate…
Every time you overthink…
Every time you say you’ll “start tomorrow”…
You are willingly choosing long-term regret over short-term discomfort.
Why We Fear Action
Your brain fears action because it is constantly trying to keep you safe. Now, this is actually very important for survival, but we need to learn how to choose what thoughts we believe.
Avoiding action doesn’t remove the problem, it delays it, making the problem bigger and more difficult to overcome in the future.
Think about the last time you put something off for “later”. Did this remove the problem? Did it disappear? Or did it silently grow into an even bigger issue that constantly weighed on your mind? My guess is the latter.
The Hack? Go For It
The best way to break free is to flip the equation. Instead of focusing on what might go wrong, ask yourself this:
What will my life look like if I keep waiting?
What’s the cost of staying the same?
The pain of regret will always outweigh the pain of trying and failing. I failed 8 times in online business before actually making money. I can tell you, I’d choose the fast failure route every time. This has built me into the person I am today, now I can help others avoid the mistakes I made on my journey.
Remember, action cures anxiety.
Just do what you told yourself you would do, don’t let your future self down.
Thanks for reading!
Dom