Theory vs. Practice: How to Do and Achieve More

017. When you’re thinking about starting a new blog--or a new business, diet, lifestyle change, or a new anything, really--it’s pretty easy to get started. Most people love starting new things--I know I do. You get the instant dopamine hit of learning all the new information: taking a new course, discovering a new podcast, finding a new YouTube channel… It makes us feel motivated and excited for a change or a new start. We envision the results and where our lives might be in this new and different version of ourselves.But the problem is that most of the time, we never get there.Learning theory is one thing. Putting that theory into practice and realizing actual results is an entirely different beast. . This is the part where many people lose interest or get overwhelmed, and move on to the next shiny, new thing. Because it’s easy to get stuck in theory. It’s a comfort zone, in a way. A place where we aren’t yet responsible for any results or lack thereof.This can apply to nearly everything or anything you are trying to accomplish.My inspiration for this episode actually came from my half-assed attempts to learn Spanish over the last 4 years.I’ve just moved to Germany and I need to learn German, and I don’t want to repeat this vicious cycle again.But it also applies to starting a blogging business.The amount of people that learn everything they need to know about starting their first course but then don’t actually build the thing…This is what getting stuck in the middle of the practice phase can look like. Sticking with something long enough or intense enough to accomplish your goals is no easy feat, and reaching success requires a lot of dedication. I’ve got some opinions born out of my own personal experience that I think can help you make it survive the practice phase a little better -- and hopefully accomplish more.   It’s not easy, but it also isn’t complicated, and I’m no expert either. We’re all just trying to “be a little better.”In this episode, I’m sharing my thoughts, strategies, and tips on how to identify and navigate the theory and practice arenas so you can do and achieve more.I’m sharing: The differences between theory and practice How to know which stage you’re inStrategies to help you set the right goals at the right timeTips for staying motivated along the waySix steps to help you achieve your goalsFor additional resources and show notes, visit the episode podcast page on our website.Resources and Mentions:Tutorial: How to Start a Successful BlogStart your first blog with our Free 5-Day Blogging BootcampCourse Mentioned: Six Figure BloggerFor more information and resources, check out the podcast page on our website.