Why Overthinkers Struggle While Doers Win: How Taking Action Creates Clarity
I recently watched a reel on Facebook that said: Why overthinkers struggle and doers always win. Momentum beats intelligence. Clarity does not come before. It comes after. It hit me. Because if I am being honest, I tend to overthink a lot of things. I tell myself I need to be ready. I need to make sure I know what to do. I need to understand every possible outcome before I move. I prepare mentally for conversations that have not happened yet. I analyze decisions that are not even urgent. I rehearse failure before I even try. And in the process, I sometimes stay stuck. The reel made me reflect on the difference between thinking and doing. Intelligence is valuable. Planning is important. But without action, they mean nothing. You can have the best strategy, the most detailed plan, and the clearest vision in your head. But if you do not move, nothing changes. Momentum beats intelligence. I have seen people who are not the smartest in the room succeed simply because they sta...