Motion vs. Action
Sometimes motion is useful, but it will never produce an outcome by itself. It doesn’t matter how many times you go talk to the personal trainer, that motion will never get you in shape. Only the action of working out will get the result you’re looking to achieve.
James Clear • Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
fears often partly originate from a subconscious reaction to a poor plan, or a lack of a plan (this is also where procrastination comes from).
Zach Obront • The Scribe Method: The Best Way to Write and Publish Your Non-Fiction Book
Action, on the other hand, is the type of behavior that will deliver an outcome. If I outline twenty ideas for articles I want to write, that’s motion. If I actually sit down and write an article, that’s action. If I search for a better diet plan and read a few books on the topic, that’s motion. If I actually eat a healthy meal, that’s action.