Complaining and excuses

Instead of starting to complain, we should ask ourselves: are we ready to do something about it? If so, do it, if not, don’t complain.

As we know, action speaks louder than words. If we want to change the world, it won’t happen with words alone. The same goes for motivation: if the speech is not immediately followed by actions, it is a waste of time.

I’m not going to lie, I’m guilty of this as much as anybody. It’s so easy to complain... In a way, it makes us feel a bit better each time we do and that’s probably the main reason why we do it.

I found that as soon as I started to talk about my goals, I normally self-sabotage my efforts and end up not doing or completing the task I said I would do. Does it mean I should just stop and never try again to get better at it? Absolutely not!

David Goggins talks about the accountability mirror where you face yourself and have a real talk with the person you see. I don’t think we have to be mean and negative with ourselves but at least we shouldn’t sugar-coat reality and face what is. I believe that, just like using a map, once we realize where we stand, we can then consider where we want to go. Talking to ourselves and set goals can then be more meaningful than boasting on social media for example. But again, if accountability by peer pressure works for you, go ahead: do you.

We waste too much time complaining and making excuses about how we can’t do this or that. I could tell myself, and in fact, I did for a good 30 years of my life, that I can’t exercise or do sport because of my asthma. Putting labels on yourself is often another excuse to not do.

I’m not saying to go run a marathon next week without preparing first, what I’m saying is at least we need to start before making excuses, complaining, or giving up too fast.

What do you think? Let’s talk!