How To Stop Overthinking And Take Action

written by:   Jeff Callahan
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Podcast
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17 minute episode
What you'll learn...

In this Become More Compelling solo episode, I tackle the sneaky trap of analysis paralysis. You’ll learn how to stop hoarding info, act before you’re 100% ready, and adopt Jeff Bezos’ “70% Rule” for decision-making. Plus, we’ll break down frameworks like Motion vs. Action, Just-In-Time Learning, and the If/When/Then strategy—all designed to get you out of your head and into action.

Any time you're learning a new skill, it can be tempting to dive in headfirst and consume ALL the information.
​Often this leads to analysis paralysis.

With people skills, it's important to be able to take action before you're 100% ready.


Lately, I’ve been thinking about the concept of taking action without overthinking.


(Something I struggled with for years.)

In this (solo) episode of the Become More Compelling Podcast, I'll give you frameworks for:


- How do you get just ENOUGH information to act without hoarding information and overthinking?
- How can you quickly act on the information you consume?
- How does Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos view the push/pull of information vs. action?
- And more...

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Show Notes & Links


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- Jeff Bezos' views on information vs. action.
- James Clear: Motion vs. Action.
- From the Art Of Manliness: The Tao of Boyd: How to Master the OODA Loop.  
- Just in time vs. Just in case information.  
- The Strategic Yes: How to expand your social options by saying yes.  
- If/When/Then: How to build the habit of taking action.

About the author
Jeff Callahan founded Become More Compelling in 2014. He writes about people skills, habits, and self improvement.

His advice has been featured in TIME, Inc, Business Insider and more.

He has worked with clients from Netflix, Google, US Army among others.

Currently, he is writing THE book on social confidence.

Learn more about Jeff here.

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I'm Jeff Callahan

Founder of Become More Compelling

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