Living with a Bias Toward Action

Passivity is epidemic among us. Especially among men.

And it’s killing us.

At the beginning of 2018, I told our church staff I was committing to living throughout this year with a “bias toward action.” I don’t know where I first heard that term, but to whomever thanks is due, thank you!

Having a bias toward action doesn’t mean we act on everything, like Jim Carrey’s character in the movie, Yes Man! Obviously, there is power in saying “no” to things. But that’s the point.

Saying yes indicates a bias toward action.

Saying no also indicates a bias toward action.

Saying nothing, withdrawing from the pressure of decision-making, and hoping the moment will pass definitely does not indicate a bias toward action.

Two significant educational experiences have reinforced my commitment in my mind already this year.

First, I jumped back into walking through the 21 steps of My Top Tier Business.

I had applied and been accepted into the course about eight months prior, but had wound up putting it on the shelf. I didn’t have time. Or expertise. Or whatever.

Something drew my attention back to the course recently and I jumped back in and contacted my coach to clear me to move…