The Problem With Knowing It Already

Hi Gina… love this post. I agree wholeheartedly that “knowing” is not the same with “doing.” Sometimes I struggle with really wanting to “do” but feeling very distracted or obligated by other responsibilities (kids still need to be fed, laundry needs to be done, etc). I admit that sometimes I make excuses, but other times I think it's that there are only so many hours in the day and I really have to figure out which costs I'm going to pay… for example, am I going to miss my son's baseball game or ignore an opportunity for alone time with my husband, when I know I could use that time to work on my goals and dreams? Sometimes that's too high a price to pay for me. Encouragers like you really inspire me, though, to always challenge my perspectives and ask myself important questions! Thanks for the great post… as always, really appreciate your insights and thought-provoking nuggets of gold. Be blessed!

Oh thank you so much Julie. For too long I sunk myself into acquiring more
knowledge for fear of making a mistake. Now I am willing to learn by doing
and through mentoring. And great news -I make mistakes daily! I've also
lowered the demands I place on my outcomes because my kids and husband were
ready to disown the stressed out me.
Bless you and the great work you are doing.

[...] The Problem With Knowing It Already: This is one of those business-oriented posts that is spot on for marriage as well. If you don’t “try something” for long enough, you have no idea if or how it will work for you. [...]

Someone you and I both know (but who shall remain anonymous!) has called it “mindnumbing consistency” and it's true. Those of us who are solopreneurs are by nature attracted to the “bright, shiny objects” and are constantly looking for the next exciting thing. Unfortunately that is not the way to success.

Most of us already have the knowledge…we just aren't doing; which is the crux of the matter. Once we figure out WHY we aren't doing what we should be doing, (which boils down to self awareness!) it's then that we can start getting on with it:-)

Great post and thought provoking post dear one!

Hey Gina! Great post – and a good reminder to check myself when advice is given. I may know it, I may have heard it – but I may not have done it, or done it to the degree that it takes to be successful.

When you're done learning, YOU'RE done!

Hello Gina! Great post; short, sweet and to the point! Knowing how to succeed may not be hard, but consistently, day after day doing what it takes; that can be a challenge. Especially when you are not seeing the results immediately! Each small step can bring you closer to your goals; as long as you keep moving forward!

Thanks for the reminders!

Oooooooh, really enjoyed this post Gina. Rick Warren often refers to this as “sitting, soaking and souring.” With the abundance of information and easy availability to training calls and programs, it's easier than ever to over do it –while not actually putting anything into practice. Thank you for this concise, and poignant reminder Gina.

This reminds me of the saying “it's what you learn after you know it all that counts”. This issue of knowing it already has a little history with me so thanks for the reminder! I've had to get real with myself on more than a few issues where my life doesn't really show what I claim I know and I've labeled that difference my integrity gap (sounds better that hypocrite gap!)
I almost don't want to know more until my “show” catches up with my “know”. Reminders like this are valuable. Thanks again, J

This reminds me of the saying “it's what you learn after you know it all that counts”. This issue of knowing it already has a little history with me so thanks for the reminder! I've had to get real with myself on more than a few issues where my life doesn't really show what I claim I know and I've labeled that difference my integrity gap (sounds better that hypocrite gap!)
I almost don't want to know more until my “show” catches up with my “know”. Reminders like this are valuable. Thanks again, J

This reminds me of the saying “it's what you learn after you know it all that counts”. This issue of knowing it already has a little history with me so thanks for the reminder! I've had to get real with myself on more than a few issues where my life doesn't really show what I claim I know and I've labeled that difference my integrity gap (sounds better that hypocrite gap!)
I almost don't want to know more until my “show” catches up with my “know”. Reminders like this are valuable. Thanks again, J

This reminds me of the saying “it's what you learn after you know it all that counts”. This issue of knowing it already has a little history with me so thanks for the reminder! I've had to get real with myself on more than a few issues where my life doesn't really show what I claim I know and I've labeled that difference my integrity gap (sounds better that hypocrite gap!)
I almost don't want to know more until my “show” catches up with my “know”. Reminders like this are valuable. Thanks again, J

I know it, J! In Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill says to write on your mirror the words, “Tell the world what you intend to do, but show them first.” LOL I'm with you all the way!

Thanks for stopping by, Rochelle! You are good at walking out what you know. I love having you in my corner!

I know it, J! In Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill says to write on your mirror the words, “Tell the world what you intend to do, but show them first.” LOL I'm with you all the way!

Thanks for stopping by, Rochelle! You are good at walking out what you know. I love having you in my corner!