Talk is Cheap! (1 min read)

Written by Millionaire’s Digest Team Member: Mills Rodgers

Founder & Owner of: Mr. Rodger’s Neighborhood

Millionaire’s Digest Team, Contributor, Successful Living Writer

Talk is cheap! It really is. Think about it. It costs you nothing. It takes extremely minimal effort to do. Talk is important for communication, but the communication must be followed by action. How many things can be accomplished by simply saying that you are going to accomplish them?

None come to mind off right off the bat. What good is it to state you are committing to a healthier lifestyle if you do not exercise or eat healthier? What good does it do to state you need to quit _________ (smoking, drinking, spending money, etc.) if you choose not to change? We live in a world that respects action. Talk with no action undermines credibility. What follows is 3 strategies to make sure your “talk” is not cheap!

1. Make yourself accountable. Utilize formal and informal support systems if you struggle with being accountable. When we know we have someone to answer to, it helps us to fight through those times where our motivations may be a little low. Your support systems can include family, friends, groups, and social media networks. Documenting your actions or progress toward a certain goal on your social media account is an excellent way of staying encouraged and accountable. Those who comment will likely be very supportive of you. Plus you may unknowingly inspire someone. Allow it to be a positive tool.

2. Change your people, places, or things. Granted, in many cases, it is hard to make wholesale changes due to certain circumstances in our lives. However, we typically are able to some degree of change. For example, a person who is dieting may drink water or tea instead of soda. A person who is quitting smoking or drinking may avoid bars. The downside to this is that when we make changes to our people, places, and/or things, in many cases, those closest to us are the least supportive or understanding.

3. Have a plan. You want to have a plan in place for a change. Your plan is your foundation. It will likely need to be adjusted; that is ok. Plans provide a vision.

Doing these 3 things will ensure that you are more than just talk!

Article Credits: Mills Rodgers

Millionaire’s Digest Team, Contributor