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Natalie Bycraft's avatar

Suuuuch an interesting concept! I’ve never heard it referred to as bias for action or high agency before, but now that you’ve mentioned it, I’ll definitely think about it like this more often. Do you consider yourself a high agency person? I feel like I am 😊💛

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Erifili Gounari's avatar

Thank you for reading! I do see it in myself as something I’m always trying to cultivate more and more :)

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Natalie Bycraft's avatar

Of course, I really enjoyed reading it! And I’m sure you are! I bet sometimes we feel a little more high agency than other times. Right now I’m doing something really outside my comfort zone so I’m feeling extra high agency lol

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Ingrid Turner's avatar

That part about not needing a thousand people's opinions. I remember when I thought I needed that in my life. Now I prefer not to get anyone's opinion (that's not the same as advice from the right people). I still see work needs to be done on myself jn this area, but I found this helpful to see where I'm at. Thank you!

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Erifili Gounari's avatar

Thank you for reading!! 💜

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Mari Segovia's avatar

Such a great reminder, thank you! I’ve always been one of those people who wait till something is perfect, until I realised nothing will ever be perfect and the only thing that really matters is action, otherwise it’s just an idea in our minds. 🌞✨

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Zavia's avatar

I feel like I wasted so much time waiting for the perfect time to pursue my passion. It was only until recently when I realized that doing it now is the only thing that will make me progress. Thank for a well needed reminder.

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Nicole Costello's avatar

Oh wow, thank you for breaking this down so clearly! Ive always been this way and now I have a word for it ☺️

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Erifili Gounari's avatar

Thank you for reading! 🥹

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Osakpọlọ's avatar

I really needed this! Thank you so much!

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Dexter J Dutton's avatar

Needed this today. "Capri denim" or whatever...

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Erifili Gounari's avatar

Capri denim for life 🫡🫡

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Minh's avatar

Needed to hear this! Thank you :)

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Erifili Gounari's avatar

💜💜💜

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Second Glance's avatar

Such an interesting article! You’re absolutely right, acting on an idea is surprisingly rare. I think a big part of it is the validation we get just from talking about what we want to do. That alone gives us a dopamine hit, so the brain feels like it already achieved something. After that, many people wait for motivation or the “right time,” instead of simply starting — even if it’s something small.

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Valentine's avatar

I felt so stuck last year, struggling in my freelance career. I was offered a 9-5, close to home, nice team, so I accepted it. It's been 3 months and the freelance projects are coming so easily without me even looking for clients. Action attracts action, it's crazy to witness. I'm tired but happy and I can see so many paths opening in front of me. Thank you for your post. 💐

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