Thought vs. Thinking

I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough, we must do. – Leonardo da Vinci

Thought is so vitally important to the quality and content of our lives, but thinking is over-rated.

What we think creates our emotions and our emotions create our actions.

That we think doesn’t necessarily create action though.

It is – critically – important to make this key distinction.

We must elevate the idea that what we think matters, but continually remind ourselves that thinking by itself is not enough.

We must act.

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