In this article I want to talk about narrowing the gap between talk and action. If there was an imaginary running competition between our talking and our doing, would the talking go so far forward that they don't see from behind where the actions are? A successful billionaire said in an interview: Talk is just a cheap substitute for action. Why is it so easy to talk and so hard to do? Because we do it the other way around. Here's what to do: First do, then talk. Yes it sounds obvious, but few implement it. Try and argue for yourself how much it improves your performance. The next time you want to do something, Or after someone asks you to do something for them, don't say anything. Here's what you do: You will perform the task, and after it has been successfully performed, tell yourself or them: Done! what? No talking? No questions? Without wasting time? No excuses? without postponing afterwards? Both your mind and they will marvel at your efficiency. And that's basically what people do - do. They perform, and then talk. If you follow the posts of super successful people, you will see that most of the posts they put up are in the style of "Done!". They mainly share what has been done, which is something new they have created or some progress in something. "The way to start is to stop talking and start doing." - Walt Disney And it's good for work and business. If you work at work and the boss asks you for something, you don't tell her anything except: Done! Immediately after this is done. Of course, if there are relevant questions such as specific details or to verify exactly what the desired result is, it is advisable to ask. Not to let the ego run and get the "Done!" at any cost, but really come with the intention of doing it with maximum efficiency. customer service in business, After a customer asks for something? The best word for business in this context is: Done! No talking, no rubbing, no transferring to someone else...the customers want to hear, done. In companies where "Done!" is a central value, the employees feel more satisfied, the company reaches more significant achievements, and the customers are more satisfied. This creates a positive cycle where everyone benefits. If you want to advance professionally, work in a business, team or company where "done!" is a central value. Even in a relationship, do the couple ask for something? Done! In a relationship, "Done!" can strengthen the bond. When your partner asks you for help, and your answer is 'Done!', he feels valued and supported. This creates a sense of cooperation and mutual understanding. How do you begin to practice this and be more effective in doing than in talking? Reducing the gap between talking and doing - how quickly and with how much less talking can you complete the task? surprise yourself Keep improving and closing that gap. First you will experience a "wow!" feeling towards yourself, and then you will experience it from people you interact with or who are watching you from the side. Celebrate successes! Feel a sense of satisfaction and flatter yourself for each such performance. This will build your self-worth and self-confidence at times to come. You will have a "record" or evidence that you have performed in the past, and this will give you the confidence and certainty that you are going to perform in the future as well. Strategy - try to improve the level of your game, check why one thing was faster and easier for you to do, what state were you in, what were the parameters that made you faster and more efficient? Learn from success, copy and improve it. You will learn from other players who perform it at a higher level than you, what is different and special about what they do? If you have ever watched documentary series that deal with the service of luxury cars, or anything related to luxury for people who pay a lot of money for a certain service. They do just that! They don't talk, they do, above expectations, and come to the customer only after they can tell him: Done. And their "done" is done at a level that exceeds expectations. And they are rewarded accordingly. That's why people at this level choose to receive service from them. Done!” is not just a word, it's a lifestyle. When you embrace the "done!" As part of your life, you not only become more efficient, you also become calmer, more confident, and more fulfilled people. Here is the rule to remember: The talk comes after the action is done. Writing this article, done. Alex Ziv