The "Do Something" Method:

Learning = Behavior Change

If you’re still stuck in the same place you were a year ago, you haven’t learned anything.

Like most people, I used to think learning was all about reading, studying, and taking copious notes. But after years of hoarding knowledge in my notes app, I realized something shocking.

My life hadn’t changed all that much.

I had to face it. I hadn’t:

• Sold any art.

• Made any money.

• Grown my business.

• Successfully quit my job.

Or myriad of other things I wanted to achieve.

I read about how to do all of it but hadn’t done any of it.

Reading about sales is not the same as actually selling, but it gives you the illusion you know how to sell.

When it comes down to it.

Learning = Behavior Change.

The dozens of books I read on marketing and business strategy were wasted time.

That was until I decided to take responsibility, stop consuming, and start doing.

It was hard at first. I didn’t know what to do. But soon, I had another realization.

It doesn’t matter what I do as long as I do something.

Making a nice meal and doing the dishes is way more rewarding than ordering takeout and scrolling on YouTube.

It’s ok now and then, but mindless consumption is a problem.

Especially when you’re avoiding doing the things that will actually change your life.

But by doing something, anything, you start to build momentum.

The Truth Is:

You know what you need to do. But instead of starting you:

• Keep researching, waiting to feel “ready.”

• Tell yourself you need a perfect plan.

• Overthink every possible approach.

And while you hesitate, time moves on.

The real reason you’re stuck isn’t lack of knowledge. It’s a lack of action.

The biggest excuse is that:

“I just need to know one more thing before I can start.”

That’s a trap.

You don’t need more knowledge; you need to take action and avoid the endless “learning” that can lead you down a rabbit hole.

Learn while doing.

The time is going to slip away anyway. So you might as well fill it with actions that improve the quality of your life.

True fulfillment comes from the work you’ve been avoiding, and it might be hard to hear, but you’re not where you want to be because you are avoiding the work you know you should be doing.

Procrastination, self-rumination, and not feeling adequate cause depression and anxiety and ruin your self-esteem.

The only way to improve your self-esteem is to take bigger and bigger actions constantly.

Actions that progress in difficulty as your self-belief rises.

The more you take action, the more you will build your self-esteem. The more you build your self-esteem, the more confident you will take action.

Problems And Clarity

When you take significant action, you will stop focusing on the problems in your life because you will be out living and enjoying life.

Problems fade away as you take action.

Actions like eating healthy, going to the gym, and creating that piece of art become easy when you don’t give yourself time to think and decide to do the task.

When I started going to the gym, I had no idea what I was doing. I had no plan, no structured routine, and I didn’t even know what exercises to do. But I went anyway, and each time I went, it got easier.

I figured out what I liked and what worked for me, and now? I don’t even think about it—I go, train, and move on.

Action is the key. Clarity comes from action, not thought.

If I waited until I had the perfect plan, researched all the exercises I needed to do, made a workout plan, researched supplements, diets, equipment, and so forth, I would never have gone.

Instead, I went and figured it out along the way.

Imagining every possible problem and roadblock before you even start is a problem.

You can only fix those problems by taking action, not by thinking about them.

And you’ll probably find that all those imagined problems don’t even exist when you start.

If you:

• Get stuck in your head.

• Are terrified of doing it “wrong”.

• Spend hours organizing and tweaking ideas.

• Keep endlessly planning and second-guessing yourself.

• Feel overwhelmed and unsure of what steps to take first.

• Believe you need to know every detail before you can begin.

Then, this process will change your life faster than seeing a therapist.

But first, you need to understand:

Life happens in the present moment

Life is a series of fleeting moments.

Move through time mindfully.

Live in the moment and focus on what you’re doing now.

Often, these feelings of overwhelm can come from having too much to do and holding too much in our heads. Simply getting it all out on paper can be enough to relax us.

But there’s still the problem of choice.

Most people are so overwhelmed by choices that they freeze and do nothing. (Fuck it, I’ll just scroll social media)

But you have to make a choice.

It’s worth repeating.

Time will pass whether you do something productive or not. So you might as well build the life you want for your future self.

Make a choice and fully embrace it. Immerse yourself in that task or activity and enjoy it.

Do not think about how you could be doing something else because you can’t.

You can only do one thing at a time.

That’s why, later, I will share a system to help you prioritize your most important tasks.

But first I will ask you to do something, anything really.

The only thing you’re not allowed to do after finishing this letter is to read, watch, or scroll for more content.

The “Do Something” Method

Motivation is a myth. The truth is motivation comes from taking action.

The more action you take, the more motivated you will feel when you start seeing progress.

This is why Jordan Peterson always bangs on about cleaning your room.

It’s not about having a tidy space—it’s about proving to yourself that you can take control. Thinking about becoming a better person does nothing. Doing something, no matter how small, rewires your brain.

Most people get stuck in false expectations—they create massive plans, get overwhelmed, and quit.

The key isn’t ambition. It’s consistency.

The method is so simple. Next time you catch yourself procrastinating, scrolling social media, or feeling uncomfortable, like there’s something you know you should be doing, stop and look at your environment. Identify any task that takes no longer than 2-3 minutes and go and do it: wash the dishes, fold your clothes, tidy the coffee table, and dust the windowsill.

The idea is to get up and get moving. Once you’ve done something, move on to something else.

Now that you’re moving, you can take one of two actions: Make a list, or if you already know the project you’ve been putting off and can start now, take the first step.

Get out the paints, open your writing app, or whatever it is, make a choice, and start.

I did this to get this newsletter written. I said forget everything else; I’m going to draft my newsletter. I started a timer for 25 minutes and began to write. I’m unsure when the timer went off, but I’ve been working on this for another hour or two.

Getting started is the hardest part, but once you’ve conditioned your mind to take action. Execution becomes easier every time.

The longer you wait, the harder it gets. But here’s the magic:

The more you do, the less you think about doing.

When you focus on actions, you experience more genuine pleasure and reduce anxiety.

You become more content with what you get done and worry less about the future.

What if I don’t know what to do?

If you don’t know which project to start, we need to bust out some paper and get clarity. Write a list of every task, every thought, every roadblock, every excuse, EVERYTHING. No filter. Write until the pen runs dry, as they say.

Every time I need clarity, I write by hand. It’s the easiest and fastest way to organize your thoughts and clear the mental clutter.

Now, here’s the significant bit. Look at your writing and identify the actions you can take. Put a little star by them.

Now, ask yourself this one question.

What is the one thing I could do on this list to make everything else easier or irrelevant?

Circle it. Do it. Repeat.

When you identify your most crucial lever-moving activity and focus on it daily, your life will shift dramatically, and you’ll start to see results.

My results increased exponentially after I created a simple system to help me identify and execute my most important tasks.

It enabled me to:

• Quit drinking.

• Grow my business.

• Go to the gym consistently.

• Prepare healthy meals daily.

• Create content for multiple platforms easily.

If you want the system, click here to learn it for free.

The most important skill you can learn in life is execution. Because without it, you’ll never see results.

Identify your most important task for the day and do it.

Believe in yourself

You know more than you think.

Go and do something.

Only when you truly hit a roadblock in your knowledge can you look for a solution.

But beware of the trap. Write out the problem you want to solve, look for the solution, and then move on.

This process isn’t about getting everything done; it’s about taking consistent action.

Over time, this will rewire your brain to prioritize action. You will no longer sit on the sofa wondering if and when you should do the dishes; they will be done after eating.

By rewiring your brain to prioritize execution over endless planning, you can unlock your potential and create the life you desire.

Start small, stay consistent, and watch the momentum build.