Great Things Come to Those Who Act

Tue, Feb 28, 2012

Influence, Perspective

Great Things Come to Those Who Act

I’m sure you’ve heard the old saying…

“Good things come to those who wait.”

It’s solid advice for having patience and understanding that timing is important, because it is.

But, it’s also an easy excuse for procrastination and complacency.

Sometimes we just need to take action. Sometimes we’ve already been given what we need (ideas, permission, resources, etc) but we let fear hold us back.

GOOD things do come to those who wait, but I’m of the opinion that…

…GREAT things come to those who act!

Only you know which you REALLY need to do.


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    • http://solarcrash.com/ Lon

      Great thought.  I just posted the ‘hipster’ version of this statement - 
      http://onelife.solarcrash.com/2012/03/03/hustle/

    • Rajesh Goyal

      You are your own scriptwriter and play is never finished, no matter what your age or position in life.

      May you keep on writing the best for you… Good Luck!!

    • Brewster

      LOVE IT!!! 

      It’s time to act. Lets do SOMETHING!