It’s easy to get caught up with doing things.
The dopamine hits make us feel accomplished, as if we have achieved our goal.
But what is our goal? Are we getting distracted from our true purpose?
There is a danger of mistaking action for motion.
Consider:
We don’t read to get faster at scanning words — we read to understand ideas and synthesize insights.
We don’t meditate to get better at meditating — we meditate for a clearer mind.
We don’t study to pass tests — we study to grasp human nature, and draw parallels in our present and to shape our future.
We don’t travel to get stamps in our passports — we travel to broaden our perspectives and connecting with others.
Let’s strive for purposeful motion over rote action.
Let’s measure the immeasurable: growth, impact, and connection.
It’s not about the quantity or speed of our actions, but the quality of the outcomes and the journey of growth along the way.