Does only win the race

The world is full of Critics and Talkers.

But Doers are the ones who actually win.

I used to be a chronic Talker.

Big plans and Google Docs.

You know the type - maybe you are one right now.

We've all been in meetings where we've come up with the perfect plans...

But then nothing actually comes from it with zero action.

I stayed in that "Talker" zone for years.

The reality is nobody cares about that potential.

They care about your proof of work.

The shift from Talker to Doer was pretyyy uncomfortable.

But it legitimately changed my career trajectory.

If you're stuck as a Talker (or even worse, a Critic!)

These are the steps I'd take:

1. Start Before You're Ready

↳ Your first attempt will be rubbish. That's the point.

↳ I posted on LinkedIn for 6 months to crickets.

2. Set "Ship Dates"

↳ Deadlines = something you can move.

↳ Ship dates = you publish regardless of perfection.

3. Build Your Proof-of-Work Portfolio

↳ Critics have opinions. Talkers have ideas.

↳ Doers have a body of work that speaks for itself.

4. Embrace Public Accountability

↳ Tell people what you're building. Publicly.

↳ The fear of looking like a Talker will push you to deliver.

5. Actions > Intentions

↳ Track what action you took this week.

↳ That could be one post, a project start, etc.

The career impact of being a Doer is mental:

Your personal brand builds itself (through actual work)

Opportunities find you (people want to work with Doers)

You develop real expertise (not theoretical knowledge)

Look at the crowds in that image again.

Critics: Enormous crowd.

Talkers: Still quite large.

Doers: Tiny group.

That scarcity is your opportunity.

Which group are you genuinely in right now?

Be honest in the comments 👇

♻️ Repost to inspire someone to start doing the thing.

source : Thomas Pearce