Knowledge Is NOT Power!

How many times have you heard, “knowledge is power?”  Do you actually believe this statement?  Have you ever read a book that contained activities to complete but did not do what was suggested?  I can tell you that after working with hundreds of people, knowledge is not power…APPLIED KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!

I have worked with PhD’s, people who have attended more self-help seminars than I can count on my hands and toes, and others who have read hundreds, if not thousands of books.  That being said, a lot of these people were unhappy and stuck in their lives.  They had a ton of knowledge, knew what they “should” be doing, had all the answers for “why” their life was not working, and also had the answer to everyone else’s problems. 

The main problem was not that they lacked knowledge or insight; rather they did not apply the knowledge they had!  Knowledge is not enough.  It’s important, but unless it is applied, it is meaningless. 

Before picking up another book or attending a new seminar, apply the knowledge you have!  If you want to change your life immediately, start taking action on what you know.  Think of one thing you have recently learned that if you took action on it, it would have a positive impact on your life.  If it’s a large task, break it down into small baby-steps and do one thing at a time.  Do not move onto the next thing until you have completed what you set out to do.  If you need support and accountability, hire a coach or work with a partner.  Do not just go from one thing to another and expect your life to change.  The only way things will get better is if you apply what you have learned and you remain consistent.

Remember, the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.  Just do something.  If it’s not “right,” make a course correction.  Don’t move onto a new topic until you have implemented a lot of what you know will help you. 

Dream BIG!  You can have everything you have ever wanted if you’re willing to take action.