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One of the best ways to experience clarity is through action.
Opportunities rarely come from invitations - they’re often the result of merely trying.
You can just do things.
Let’s look at today’s Wisdom Made Easy visual:
If you don’t try, you guarantee that you won’t succeed.
But by merely trying, you improve your odds immeasurably.
It starts with trying.
Today’s saying comes from Jay Yang’s debut book You Can Just Do Things which released this week.
Life is full of locked doors. They appear everywhere— career paths you think are closed, opportunities you believe are out of reach, challenges you tell yourself are too complicated to tackle.
Most people walk past them without a second glance, convinced the handle won’t turn. The artist who hesitates to show their work, believing they think it’s not perfect. The entrepreneur who waits for funding before making a single move. The recent graduate who skips applying to their dream job, assuming they don’t meet every qualification. The athlete who never sends their highlight tape to coaches, afraid of “bothering them”.
But the truth is, most locked doors aren’t locked at all. It’s a mirage. We tell ourselves we don’t have the resources, the talent, or the permission to try. But those are just stories we’ve been taught to believe. Where others see a dead end, you have to ask, “What if?”
The next time you’re tempted to tell yourself, It’s not that simple, stop. Ask yourself: What if it is? What if all that’s standing between you and the thing you want is the courage to test the handle?
Because the truth is, you’ll never know unless you try. And when you do, you might just find that the door wasn’t locked after all.
I couldn’t put it any better myself.
Now that we’ve established the value of trying, let’s look at 3 actionable ways to put this wisdom into practice.
Next time you’re wrestling with whether to try the handle:
Assume the door is open.
Instead of asking “Am I allowed to?” or “Who am I to do this?”, try asking yourself “What’s the first step I can take right now?”
Make a move before you’re ready.
Read the book. Send the message. Try the thing. Most momentum is built after starting, not before.Redefine rejection.
If the handle is locked - good! Now you know. That’s data.
The sooner you experience that rejection, the sooner you can try the next door; better informed and still in motion.
Want to unpack how this wisdom could fit into your life?
Dive into today’s Reflection questions.
Here are a couple of journal prompts to help you explore today’s wisdom:
Where in my life have I discovered the value of trying the handle?
What’s something I’ve been waiting to feel “ready” for? What would it look like if I tried the handle instead of standing in front of the door?
Today’s recommendation is the aforementioned book by Jay Yang: You Can Just Do Things.
Jay’s writing reaches over 30 million people every month and he’s only just getting started.
This short, smart book is the friendly slap in the face you need if you’re paralysed whilst waiting for permission.
Want to know something else that you can just do?
Add Jay’s book to your basket and buy it today:
This is not a sponsored newsletter or affiliate link - just a genuine recommendation from someone who appreciates wisdom.
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Thanks,
Michael