Quote by Barbara Sher

Doing is a quantum leap from imagining. Thinking about swimming isn't much like actually getting in the water. Actually getting in the water can take your breath away. The defense force inside of us wants us to be cautious, to stay away from anything as intense as a new kind of action. Its job is to protect us, and it categorically avoids anything resembling danger. But it's often wrong. Anything worth doing is worth doing too soon.

Doing is a quantum leap from imagining. Thinking about swimm

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This quote emphasizes the importance of action over mere imagination or thought. It explains that there is a significant difference between thinking about doing something and actually doing it. While our inner instinct often urges caution and avoidance of unfamiliar or intense actions, the quote argues that this defense mechanism is misguided. It suggests that taking risks and diving into new experiences can be breathtaking and worthwhile, indicating that anything worth doing is worth doing without delay.

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