Say It, Mean It, And Do It
At this point in time, a lot of people are so loud about the things that they want to do and end up not getting any of them done. Talks have become so cheap, and even promises have become so casual that many people just make and break them at will. It has now become rare for people to say something and stick to it even if it means sacrificing a lot for it. This is why one needs to say only what they mean, then do and mean what they say, and keep to their words. "Say it, mean it, and do it" is not just about what is seen peripherally, it is a lifestyle that is built on character, respect, trustworthiness, and integrity.
It is worthy to note that your word is your commitment and your bond. You have to learn to be committed to your words, then back them with actions, and see them through with integrity. When you say something - whether as a promise or a verbal commitment, it creates a responsibility of expectation within you which you have to fulfill. You do not have to force yourself to make a committal statement that you know within yourself that you do not have the capacity to undertake. Give people the reason to rely on your words by saying only what you mean, and also try to mean all you say.
By giving people the reason to rely on your words, you build trust within them. In fact, they can even adjust their plans, emotions, and hopes, so as to fit into what they have said. Imagine if someone has built their expectations to believe what you say because they trust you, and you end up dashing their hopes by not living up to your word, how will you expect them to believe and trust you again? Building trust requires continuous effort and can last a while, but it should also be maintained by avoiding acts of distrust that can make it crash. You have to be careful not to take your words carelessly and casually. People judge you primarily and basically by what you say and do, so do not create a wrong impression with it.
One of the requirements of meaning what you say is intentionality. That is, you do not just speak because you feel like making some committal statements, but you have to think first, and know that you can fulfill your words. You have to know that your words are not just void or empty, so you have to understand the implications and consequences of the promises you make and of the words you speak. As you speak, you have to be confident that you will able to back it up with relevant action. It is weird to see people speak simply because they want to impress people or they want to feel belonged at the moment, but they tend to forget one thing; their credibility is on the line.
When you mean what you say, people will see you as someone who is honest, real, trustworthy, and with integrity. It is not enough to say a thing and to make promises, but you have to commit to putting actions into it and seeing it to actualization. Following through your words to actualization is what separates talkers from achievers and dreamers from doers. You may come to a point when life will test your commitment by presenting you with distractions, challenges, etc, just to pull you away. More often than not, true strength does not lie in avoiding challenges, but showing up even in the presence of challenges and when things seem hard - and doing the right thing.
I have observed in life that you will not be remembered by what you intend to do, neither will you be remembered by what you said you will do. Rather, the true remembrance comes from what you have actually done. You will be surprised how your character, integrity, sincerity, and trustworthiness can open doors for you that even your talent, academic qualifications, background, skills, and physical beauty may not be able to open for you. Always remember that your word is like a binding agreement, so try to keep to it.
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