Be About It: The Power of the Don’t Talk About It, Be About It Quote

If you’ve been around motivational speakers and self-help gurus for any amount of time, chances are you’ve heard the phrase “Don’t talk about it, be about it”. At first glance, this may seem like a simplistic platitude with little power to inspire real change. However, upon further examination, one discovers that these five short words encapsulate an entire philosophy for achieving success in life.

What Does the ‘Be About It’ Quote Mean?

At its core, “don’t talk about it, be about it” is a call to action. Too often in life we find ourselves talking endlessly about our goals and dreams without ever taking concrete steps toward achieving them. We may imagine what success would look like or fantasize about all we will achieve someday but fail to take the actions necessary to make those ambitions into reality.

This quote challenges us by encouraging us to focus on tangible results rather than idle chatter. In other words: if you truly want something in life – go out there and get it!

Taking Action

To understand why this mantra has so much power behind it requires delving deeper into psychology and human behavior.

There’s no denying the adrenaline rush that comes when someone sets their mind towards accomplishing something challenging – For instance, think Michael Jordan shooting game-winning free-throws… well maybe [^1]. When people set ambitious goals they can accomplish step-by-step while being measured along milestones makes strides equaling dopamine hits allowing motivation building blocks. But more crucially bringing individuals closer towards ending objectives[ix] whether at work-health-finance-front yard gardening…or even general mood-enhancement — tasks meeting quantifiably improving quality-of-life/happiness-[triaging] improvement addictions / negative-self-talk[A].

But here’s where things start becoming tricky—many aspirational speeches only sweet talk about how anybody can achieve anything. But, that is not necessarily true (neurodiversity and certain ailments can make it hard). Hence, measurements don’t just serve as a way of monitoring but also serve the purpose to see exactly what needs improvement[B].

The Power Behind Verbs

From school days into adulthood we’ve heard nouns beaten around in conversation: “I’m going to become CEO” or “I’ll be skinny soon”. However rare points to actual effort taken[C].

This is where verbs like “be” & “do” come into play – They carry action towards individuals dreams/goals. Using these types of speeches serves as motivational language[D], you add direction/ purpose instead of simple vague ideas [^2]. Most importantly using assertive phrases does not mean focusing on unrealistic promises; so rather utilizing “work harder” transforms one’s aspirations via achievable objectivesii.

For instance, imagine two best friends preparing frantically and planning eagerly for business launch day. One says, simply enough “…We need to prepare shiny websites…” while the other states:
– “…we are developing Shopify-compatible store celebrating local farmer markets within our city[iii] aiming towards hitting 1k subscribers within year[like Instagram’s meteoric rise- let me remind]”.

Now tell me who grabs your attention-Evident right? Our brains feed off strong wording[viii]-and even forceful words have power[vi]

Talking too Much

“Highest paid athletes in the world worth less than Donald Trump”

“Silly things B-list celebrities buy with their wealth”

… These click-baity news reads swarm the internets , providing fleeting nonsense distractions.

Sadly many people fall victim rather than following precise accomplishments reflecting long-term goals[E]. Comparing financial achievements[citable surveys] only to the wealthiest “1 percent” detracts inherent values of achievement.

When talking about fulfilling potential, statistics do exist evidencing higher success rates by being quieter in conversation-linked with motivational quotes[quotes]( as spoken words can manifest internal motivation a lot harder than listening). Striving towards achievements are resoundingly significant breakthroughs signify determination-aligned through incremental steps (and sometimes missteps) no matter how small.

A word or two about Missteps:

It’s irrational for people (myself so included), erring on side of caution never trying anything cognitively posing threats makes us hesitant-via fear or embarrassment possible defeat; Rather turning focus upon what has already been accomplished—we denigrate progress and anticipate setbacks more prominently that few very vocal critics could think [ ^3].

Believing errors ought to remain catastrophic would impliedly keep most successful people from achieving accomplishments today-[ like Thomas Edison]. Therefore accepting making horrendous mistakes ensures necessary educational point-scoring whilst avoiding common traps/vices associated[D][disassociating] acting from our aspirations possesses key[F]

Accountability is key

Writing things down may sound outdated but it bridges ideas into reality- Additionally one demonstrates self-accountability[G]

Similarly circulating your goals/ aims… inevitably creates accountability resulting amongst like-minded individuals seeking mutually beneficial results. Recall challenging aspects above, this added connection holds ourselves responsible which pushes goals aimed at without surrendering[H]

While friendships should not solely based on task-completion, however having mutual relationships built-on shared encouragement marks the essence of why they serve magnanimous purposes.[v]

Manifestation

Simply-worded intentions have dominion over otherwise complicated wishes working piecemeal yielding focused-driven modules[I]-manifestation easily takes precedence pushing beyond alleged abilities-discovering new found directions subsequently improved.

Rather than continuously promise yourself “someday I’ll…” start operating via courageous pursuit. Develop a system that harbors growth instead fear.[^5] Between you and me, individuals manifest their own destinies.

Get Started Today

As we discussed earlier not talking about it becomes the first step towards completion; Instead begin taking strides right now through measurably-approached means enhancing positive resolutions[J]- Using ideas above serve as stepping stones to eradicate intimidation upon goal-setting/ planning. And let us all remember “KISS-principle” keep-it-simple-stupid)

One piece of advice:[Never underestimate small goals (at least half of the people who despise working out come-up with excuses because plans meant tackling daunting aims – so breaking “sweating daily in one hour” best achieved aiming at “daily walk for ten minutes around neighbourhood)
And finally, good luck – cause guess what…it’s time to stop chatting & start acting!