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Action orientation

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The processes involved in the transformation of taking an idea (See: Ideation) to taking action so the idea is implemented.

Action orientation is "a style of responding to dilemmas or conflicts that is characterized by swift, decisive action to achieve mental and behavioral change. Action orientation has been suggested as a key moderator of cognitive control under demanding conditions, such that action-oriented individuals are better able to exert control under high demands than are individuals with a state orientation."[1] (A state orientation is "a style of responding to dilemmas or conflicts that is characterized by prolonged analysis and assessment of alternatives rather than by swift, decisive action. The hesitation of state orientation thus leads to the perseveration of current mental and behavioral states."[2]).

Characteristics of action orientation individuals

 

According to Leon Ho, founder & CEO of Lifehack, characteristics of action-oriented people include:

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  • Proactive and Resourceful: They don’t just wait for opportunities; they create them.
  • Decisive: They make decisions confidently and stand by them.
  • Accountable: They take responsibility for their actions and outcomes.
  • Persistent: They persevere through challenges and setbacks.
  • Opportunistic: They recognize and seize opportunities.

An action-oriented person might steadily climb their career ladder by continuously improving their skills, seeking new opportunities, and taking on leadership roles, leading to promotions and increased influence.

Those who take action in starting a business often see growth and success through clear vision and consistent effort.[3]

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Journal article

Quotes

 
Dale Carnegie
  • “The price of inaction is far greater than the cost of making a mistake.” -Meister Eckhart, German mystic
  • “An ounce of action can crush a ton of fear.” -Tim Fargo, author, angel investor, and entrepreneur
  • “Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.” - Dale Carnegie, writer and lecturer
  • “Often the difference between a successful man and a failure is not one’s better abilities or ideas, but the courage that one has to bet on his ideas, to take a calculated risk—and to act.” -Maxwell Maltz, surgeon and author
  • “Action is the foundational key to all success.” - Pablo Picasso, Spanish painter and sculptor
  • “The path to success is to take massive, determined action.” -Tony Robbins, author
  • “The world has the habit of making room for the man whose actions show that he knows where he is going.” - Napoleon Hill, author
  • “You miss 100 percent of the shots you never take.” - Wayne Gretzky, legendary hockey player
  • “Do not wait till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” - William B. Sprague, clergyman and biographer
  • “I think the number one advice I can give is: you just have to start it. Just get your feet in the water and do it. I learned a lot from just trying it out.” - Yoshikazu Tanaka, Japanese entrepreneur

Books

  • Book of Action: How to become an action oriented person to achieve success by Chris Byrd. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; 1st edition (August 18, 2017)
  • Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done by Larry Bossidy, Ram Charan and Charles Burck (Crown Currency; 1st edition (June 15, 2002)

See also

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References

  1. ↑ Action orientation, American Psychological Association
  2. ↑ State orientation, American Psychological Association
  3. ↑ Becoming Action-Oriented: Tips for Overcoming Inaction by Leon Ho (founder & CEO of Lifehack), Lifehack website
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