Do Your Inactions Speak Louder Than Words?

The intersection of words, actions, and inactions gives us control over our lives and the paths we choose.

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One of the greatest failings of many politicians is their lack of actions. They talk, and talk, and talk a whole lot about the wonderful things they do or will do — but do nothing actually useful. Frankly, in many cases, their real profession is lying.

Hence, inactions speak louder than words.

This doesn’t apply to only politicians, business leaders, religious leaders, and various authorities. It’s also applicable to people in our lives more directly.

There might be a loved one with a drinking or drug problem. After a particularly nasty episode, epic hangover, or other occurrence, they talk about getting clean. But then, they don’t join AA, enter into a rehab program, or take any other discernable action — and you find them drunk or high once more.

Again, inactions speak louder than words.

This can also be applied to ourselves. And it’s frequently hard to see because our individual focus tends to be narrow.

You might make a New Year’s Resolution to lose 50 pounds. You make plans for this, join a gym, and grocery shop with care. But the month…