Anecdotes on Taking Action - By: JD Hoopes

An anecdote is an interesting or amusing story often told to illustrate a particular point. Whether it be public speaking, writing, or just trying to motivate your coworkers, family, or friends. Included in this article are 4 short anecdotes on taking action.

Learning to Duck. A Sunday school teacher told the class the story of David and Goliath. He embellished the story with great detail, He animated with gestures and movements, concluding with all the details of how little David killed Goliath with a rock from his sling. At the end of the story, he asked the class what lesson they had learned. One of the little boys popped up and said: "Duck!"

Actions Better. Well done is better than well said.

What's Happening? People can be divided into three groups: Those who make things happen, Those who watch things happen, and those who wonder what happened.

No place for worry. The source of this illustration is unknown, but the philosophy of this soldier applies to many worried about taking action: One of two things is certain when in the army: either you are mobilized, or you are not mobilized. If you are not mobilized, there is no need to worry; if you are mobilized, one of two things is certain: either you're behind the lines or you are at the front. If you are behind the lines, there is no need to worry; if you are at the front, one of two things is certain: either you are resting in a safe place or you are exposed to danger. If you are resting in a safe place, there is no need to worry; if you are exposed to danger, one of two things is certain: either you are wounded or you are not wounded. If you are not wounded, there is no need to worry; if you are wounded, one of two things is certain: either you are wounded seriously, or you are wounded slightly. If you are wounded slightly, there is no need to worry; if you are wounded seriously, one of two things is certain: either you recover or you die. If you recover, there is no need to worry; if you die, you can't worry.

Use any one of these in your next presentation at the office, your next public speaking assignment, talk at church, or even in an important e-mail to emphasize your point about the importance of taking action and never worrying about the consequences of taking action.

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