Business By Hormozi #141: Action Over Waiting

Meet Alex, a man who had spent years wishing to lose weight but never seemed to make any progress. Each year, he made the same New Year’s resolution to shed a few pounds, but every time he started, something held him back. He would wait for the perfect plan, the most effective diet, or the clearest workout routine. He told himself, "Once I get the perfect strategy, I’ll start." But most people who lose weight wait to take action until they get a guarantee that it will work, failing to realize that the only guarantee is that waiting means it never will.

The Endless Cycle

For years, Alex found himself in an endless cycle of procrastination. He’d read every fitness book, watch all the videos, and listen to the most famous health coaches. Every time, he was sure that the next step would finally give him the magic formula. But the truth was, no matter how much information he had, he was still stuck in the same spot—too afraid to act because he couldn’t guarantee success. The "perfect moment" never arrived.

One day, after yet another failed attempt to start his journey, Alex met an old friend, Jake, who had always been active and in great shape. Over lunch, Alex shared his frustration, telling Jake about his fear of failure and how he felt trapped in the waiting game. Jake, who had been working out consistently for years, smiled and said, "The real secret is simple: you just have to start. There’s no guarantee, but the moment you do, things begin to change."

The Turning Point

That simple advice clicked for Alex. The next day, he did something he’d never done before: he laced up his sneakers and went for a run, even though he wasn’t sure if he’d be able to keep up. It wasn’t perfect. He didn’t run a marathon or lose 10 pounds overnight, but he took action, and that was the beginning of his transformation.

Alex learned that waiting for the perfect guarantee is the enemy of progress. The more he waited, the further away his goals seemed to become. But once he started taking consistent action, even in small ways, things began to fall into place. He didn’t wait for the perfect moment. Instead, he embraced the process of trial, error, and progress. Every step, no matter how small, brought him closer to his goal.

The Success of Consistency

Over time, Alex’s mindset shifted from waiting for perfection to embracing action. He started to see results, not because he found the perfect solution, but because he took the first step and kept going. He learned that action over waiting is the real secret to success. While there may never be a guarantee, each action he took built momentum, and before he knew it, he was healthier, stronger, and more confident than ever before.

Conclusion

If you’re waiting for the perfect moment to take action, stop waiting. The only guarantee is that waiting means it never will happen. The key to success, whether in weight loss or any other area of life, is to take action—no matter how small—and keep moving forward. Don’t let fear of failure or the desire for certainty hold you back. Start today, and let the results unfold over time.