Overthinking Can Actually Be Good?!
Summary
- I've learned that overthinking is often unhelpful and can keep us from acting.
- There are times, though, when thinking things through is really important, like when you're starting a business.
- It's smart to think hard about the kind of business you want to have, who you want to help, and what you're going to sell.
- But overthinking smaller choices, like what to wear on a date or which diet to pick, usually isn't worth the trouble.
- If we don't control our thoughts, we might find ourselves overthinking way too much.
- The key is to figure out when it's okay to think a lot and when it's not.
- When thinking too much isn't helping, we need to learn what to do instead to make things better.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest starting with the decisions that can really shape your future, like the type of business you want and who it will serve. Spend time to make these choices carefully. Once you've got that figured out, don't sweat the small stuff. Worrying about what outfit to wear or which diet plan to follow? That's not a good use of your time.
To stop overthinking the little things, here's a plan:
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Set a timer: When you need to make a small decision, give yourself a time limit. Maybe set 5 minutes on your phone's timer. When time's up, go with your best choice.
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Make a list: For bigger decisions, write down the pros and cons. This helps you see things clearly, and you can even ask someone else to look over it with you.
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Trust your gut: Sometimes you just have a feeling about what's right. Listen to that feeling when you're stuck overthinking.
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Learn from mistakes: If a choice doesn't work out, it's okay! Think about what you can do differently next time.
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Keep it simple: When it comes to what you're going to sell or do, pick something simple that you know well. This makes starting out easier.
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Focus on helping others: Think about who you're helping with your business. Keeping them in mind makes your decisions feel more important and less confusing.
- Do something else: If you're stuck thinking too much, take a break. Go for a walk or talk to a friend about something totally different.
Remember, it's about finding the balance – think when you need to, but don't get stuck in your head too much!
Quotes by Leila Hormozi
"Overthinking is really unproductive thinking"
– Leila Hormozi
"Sometimes overthinking can be good"
– Leila Hormozi
"To learn what to do instead of overthinking is a skill"
– Leila Hormozi
"We just have to learn in what situations does it work and in what ones does it not work"
– Leila Hormozi
"And then in the ones it doesn't work in what can we do instead"
– Leila Hormozi
Full Transcript
overthinking is really unproductive thinking sometimes overthinking can be good for example if you want to start a business picking what industry are you going to serve what product are you going to sell that warrants a lot of thinking whereas on the other side a situation that wouldn't warrant overthinking would be something like a dress you're going to wear to a date what diet you're going to go on to lose weight an unmanaged mind will constantly overthink to learn what to do instead of overthinking is a skill now we just have to learn in what situations does it work and in what ones does it not work and then in the ones it doesn't work in what can we do instead
