Knowledge,NOT,Power,For,genera DIY Knowledge Is NOT Power

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For generations, society’s mantra to us was, "Knowledge ispower." And that knowledge equaled power. As long as thiscontinued to be subjective, unproven, society kept singingthe mantra. Boom! The Internet comes along, knowledge increases 10,000percent over night, and society chases the knowledge in greater numbers. More people are getting PhD’s and double master degrees than ever before. Stress-related diseases increased 100% last year alone.What's wrong with this picture?The subjective is now objective. You don't need any statsfor this. Use your instincts. You "know" this already justwith your own life. It's time for this cultural trance toawaken from a belief that has now proved itself incorrect.So, then, what really needs to change?Well, it didn't ever really change. The ladder was leaningagainst the wrong wall, that’s all. We can't point fingers;we are just now seeing the mantra. The motivationaltrainers like Tony Robbins sing this daily. What’sdifferent is that we no longer can deny the truth of it. Mygrandma told me long ago, "The proofs in the pudding."Do you relate to this? Even in a small way? Great! Thegood news -- it only takes 30 seconds to shift yourperspective. That’s several 30-second times throughout theday until its totally gone. It will not take long though.The real key that I'm getting into now will override the olemantra much faster.The real key to success is action. Think about it. Wealready have tons of information swirling in our heads thatwe haven't used. So, when were you going to use it?Someday maybe. When you are sitting in the rocking chair inretirement community? Now, don't get me wrong, it isn't toolate to start it then either. But gosh darn it, who wouldwant to wait until them. Not I. And I don't think youeither. There’s more energy available the younger you are.Stop chasing more knowledge. Start taking action withwhat’s already available. When you use up what’s available,then reach out."Action leads to success." Adopt this new mantra. Set thebooks aside. Pick up your brain instead. Start with ashort and quick action plan with a clearly defined goal.Not a "long drawn out take a month to do" plan. Keep itsimple. Keep it short. Don't overwhelm your mind withanything else. Then you are returning to the ole mantra.Don't wait until the kid’s soccer game this weekend.Stop what you're doing. It will only take three minutes.Go ahead; grab the post it notes. Aren't they beneath thepaper stack to your left? I play post-it note roulette onmy office wall all the time. It’s quick, easy, fast, and Ican spend more time taking action. In my case, writingmore.Tony Robbins says, "The only thing that makes a differenceis ACTION! Action is the foundational key to all success."Okay, you hesitated. Couldn't find the post it notes, huh.Okay, use a full sheet of paper, I won't tell. Write downtwo goals. Yes, you read right, TWO. They could besomething you've been putting off, or two that have beenrumbling around in your mind the past few days. Right now,this instant, write. Do it before another distractionoccurs. If it’s clear for you in your mind, hold thatvision, but write down the goal. I don't care if you can'tspell it or if the grammar isn't right. You know what itis. Leave the details out, how the vision, and staple thegoal to that vision and bring them together with a fingersnap.Good job! I'm proud of you. Took some extra coaching. ButI know you at least have their focus. Promise, you will notmove your mind away until you've made two decisions.Okay, done that. Now write two steps for each decision thatyou can do today. Now, go ahead, think what can you doright now to start. I know, I know, you're saying,"Catherine, dah, I've already started I wrote two decisionsdown." You're right. You have already started. Two patson the back. Now the next step is going to be just as easy.What is it? Remember; take it from the knowledge youalready have.Is it lose weight and pick up the phone and call a few ofthe gyms to find out more? What about a walk or parking inthe furthest part of the parking lot when you return fromlunch? What about not munching on those potato chips whileyou're reading this?Do you want to write a book and have been "waiting" for thetable of contents to magically appear? Pick up the pen andstart wherever the mind is at. Most books are never writtenfrom page 1. Take that action.When you complete that action, figure out the next or startthe next. Trust what’s already inside of you. It’s there.You just haven't used this process frequently enough. Goahead. Start. The water’s fine. You know that.You will find that once you start taking that first step,the universe will begin to send all that you need. Mix thatwith what you already have, and then reach for theknowledge. Not before. This is the same story with writinga nonfiction book. Stop researching first and write first.Get all your knowledge out, and then reach.Set a quick, simple goal, then take action, and see themomentum. Don't reverse it. Okay, I can see you are wellon your way today. Now print this article out and reread ittomorrow and the next. Let it move you with inspiration anddesire for your dreams to come true.You deserve that!Copyright 2003-2004, Catherine Franz.