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Progress Requires Action: Step In and Make It Happen

  • Writer: Brian R. Schobel, CPA
    Brian R. Schobel, CPA
  • 16 minutes ago
  • 2 min read

It's easy to stand on the sidelines and point out what's wrong. It's easy to complain about what isn’t working or wish things would change. But as Shirley Chisholm wisely said,

“You don’t make progress by standing on the sidelines, whimpering and complaining. You make progress by implementing ideas.” Real progress comes when you move from thought to action, from frustration to innovation.


1. Complaints Change Nothing

While it's natural to feel frustrated at times, staying stuck in negativity only drains your energy. Complaining might feel good temporarily, but it solves nothing. If you want to see change, you have to channel that energy into action.


2. Ideas Are Only Powerful When You Act on Them

Everyone has ideas. Ideas are exciting, but without action, they stay in your head and never impact the world. True progress happens when you turn ideas into plans—and plans into steps. Even small actions can build massive momentum over time.


3. Courage Means Showing Up

Progress requires courage. It means risking failure, facing obstacles, and showing up even when you're uncertain. You don’t have to have it all figured out—you just need to take the first step. Every great achievement began with someone willing to act on an idea.


4. Implementation Beats Perfection

Waiting for the perfect moment or perfect plan often leads to no progress at all. It's better to start imperfectly than to not start at all. You can refine your ideas along the way, but nothing happens until you begin.


Conclusion

The world doesn't change because of complaints—it changes because of action. Progress belongs to those who dare to implement their ideas, who get off the sidelines and step into the arena. As Shirley Chisholm reminds us, it’s not enough to wish for change. You must make it happen—one bold step at a time. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brs-cpa-at-bookkeepingbrian-com

 
 
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