Why You Should Shun "Should"

When you're "should-ing," you're delaying acting.

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Transcript

Why You Should Shun "Should"

You ever notice how the word “should” just clutters up your mind?

Way back in the day, Abe Lincoln told us that actions speak louder than words, but I don’t think he knew the side benefit of his statement: The quieting of the mind.

“Should” keeps you playing mental ping-pong inside your head – debating, analyzing, second-guessing. 

Actions move you into your body where all debates cease. The mind is quiet when you're in action mode. There’s just no time for constant chatter when you employ your body instead of your grey matter. 

Reminds me of something I watched yesterday – the national championships swimming events. One of the signature races is the 50 meter freestyle. Fast. Intense. Over in about 21 seconds. It's sort of like the 100 meter run in track and field. It attracts a lot of attention.

Right after the race, a reporter hurries over to the winner—who’s still gasping for air. Side Note: Maybe it's just me, but I never got the logic of interviewing someone when they're out of breath, (but I digress).

She asked some form of this question: “What was going through your mind during the race?” And I'm thinking . . . nothing. You don’t think in a race like that. You act.

And that brings me back to "should."

“Should” keeps you locked in theory mode. It’s all talk. No Action. No Traction.

So here’s a little experiment: the next time you say, “I should call that person,” or “I should go for a walk,” – just act. Watch what happens. All that noise? Gone. And now you’ve got something real to show for it.

Action is the cure for “should.” When you choose and move, the mental debate team just packs up its adjectives and leaves the building. What you get in return? A quieter mind. And something accomplished.

Prolonging the debate keeps actions and performance on the shelf and makes your body the couch potato of your mind. 

So here's my suggestion: Stop telling people what you should be doing; do it and then tell them about it. This action puts an end to “should” and sows the seeds for accomplishing deeds.

All the best,

John