You Think You’re Doing Everything? Then Where Are Your Results?

Sjoerd Joosten
Jun 22
3 min read

If you never take action, you can not expect results. FIshing without a hook in the water is difficult.

1. Introduction

Let me guess...

You're busy. You’re working on things. You’re “doing everything you can.”

But somehow, still, no real results. No breakthrough. No success story.

Here’s the truth: You’re hiding in motion, not acting.

You say you’re building your business, but you’re just tweaking your logo. You say you’re improving your health, but all you’ve done is buy new gym shoes. You say you’re "on it," but your calendar is just full of to-do lists and no actual doing.

Look, it’s not that you’re lazy. But you’re stuck. You’re moving, but you’re not going anywhere.

This blog will show you the real difference between motion and action, and how one simple shift will finally start bringing in the results you’ve been talking about for way too long.

2. Understanding the Core Issue

Here’s the biggest lie we tell ourselves:

"I’m doing everything I can."

Really? Then where are your results?

You spend hours:

Talking about your goals.
Brainstorming ideas.
Asking AI for help.
Watching YouTube videos on how to start.
Reading self-help books.
Meditating and Manifesting
Working on self-development
Organising your workspace.
“Prepping.”

All of that feels like work... but it’s not. It’s motion.

You’re fishing without throwing a line in the water. You’ve bought the rods, the bait, the boat...But you never actually fish. So what are you expecting to catch?

Here’s the brain science behind it: Your brain is addicted to comfort and safety. Real action means real possibility of failure. And failure means discomfort, embarrassment, change.

So your mind says: “Let’s prepare a little more.” “Let’s make it look better first.” “Let’s check one more thing…”

And boom... another week goes by.

You're not lazy. You’re just stuck in “almost doing. ”The worst part? You believe yourself.

3. Breaking it Down: Key Areas of Impact

Let’s break down the difference between motion and action, and where most people fall off.

Health & Fitness

Motion: Reading about fasting, watching gym tutorials, tracking macros, buying magnesium, and talking to a trainer.
Action: Going to the gym and workout. Doing the reps at home. Saying no to junk food. Going to bed on time.

Business

Motion: Reworking your logo for the 5th time. Asking ChatGPT to write a vision. Talking about your future plans. Making another to-do list. Create a weekly schedule, again.
Action: Making a sale. Posting the offer. The process of building something, launching it, failing, adjusting, and going again.

Productivity

Motion: Buying a new planner. Reorganising your digital files. Watching productivity hacks.
Action: Sitting down and doing the task. Sending the email. Making the call. Getting uncomfortable.

Personal Goals

Motion: Thinking about writing that book. Talking about quitting that job. Planning that move.
Action: Starting the first paragraph. Registering the company. Booking the one-way ticket.

Only action moves the needle. Motion keeps you busy. Action makes you better.

4. How to Apply This in Real Life

✅ Do This, How to Shift Into Real Action

Choose one action that produces a clear result and do it today.
Set a 48-hour deadline on every plan. If it’s not launched, it’s binned.
Ask: “Will this step lead to visible, measurable progress?”
Throw the line in the water BEFORE you finish building the perfect boat.

❌ Avoid This, What Keeps You Stuck

Waiting to feel ready
Planning endlessly
Confusing busywork with output
Repeating low-effort habits and calling it consistency
Calling your excuses “rational” or “logical”

5. Special Considerations

This message hits even harder if you're:

A high-performer who wants to stay in control
A thinker who overanalyses every step
A perfectionist who doesn’t want to fail
A former achiever afraid to lose status
An entrepreneur in a constant loop of planning without launching

If you see yourself here, that’s not failure. It’s the sign. The mirror. The exact moment to break the cycle.

6. The Final Takeaway

Let’s make this simple:

You can spend years preparing your fishing trip. Buying the gear. Learning about the fish. Upgrading your boat. Painting it. Naming it.

But if you never throw your line in the water... you never catch a thing.

You don’t need more planning. You don’t need more research. You don’t need a better mood or more motivation.

You need to act.

Action is the only thing that gets results.

Want fish? Cast a damn line.

You already have the rod. The boat. The bait. I’ll show you where to throw the line.

– Sjoerd