Talkers and Doers: Which One Are You?

Recently, my husband and I were discussing some situations we have encountered and the subject of people who talk a lot about things vs. those who get things done came up. All of us know someone who is a talker, whose accomplishments go no further than a casual conversation if ideas or promises. Those are the people who may come up with a great idea, but for whatever reason, do not bring it to fruition. They are knowledgeable and even have a desire or intention of moving to action, but they fall short. We all know what they say about intentions paving the road to some place none of us want to go! In church, we can often find talkers. Those who can sit in class and discuss the many ways to live the gospel or come up with great ways to serve others. However, during the week, they produce excuse after excuse for not living up to their own suggestions. Talkers exist in the business world too. They say this and that should be done or they have a better idea of doing things, but again, there is some excuse why they never follow through. Sometimes it's laziness. Other times, it's lack of drive or determination. And often, it is fear that holds talkers back. Fear of the unknown. Fear of failure. I do have to admit one benefit of talkers. They often provide doers with some basic ideas they can turn into something grand!

Doers. I know many doers in my life and I admire them a great deal. They reach their goals or at least show determination in trying. Doers achieve greatness, even if they don't always succeed. Why? Because they went out into the world, took risks and had the courage to change the status quo, to become better, stronger people who are more financially, spiritually and mentally secure. Doers learn from their successes and even their failures, holding on forever to those powerful life lessons. They can look in the mirror and be proud both personally and professionally of what they have accomplished, never regretting a missed opportunity.

As each of us moves through our daily lives, we should stop and think about what kind of person we are. Do we talk about doing things, or do we actually go out and accomplish what we determine are worthy goals and tasks? Whether our desire is in our business or professional life, we should follow the teachings of the great athletic shoe company/philosopher, Nike, who says, "Just Do It!"