The fine line between taking action and surrendering the outcome

“The path to success is to take massive, determined action.”
Tony Robbins

Happy Sacred Sunday!

A few years ago I discovered a workout routine on youtube called Butt Bible, by Pauline Nordin. You could tell these were old-school videos of the days when an exercise instructor rented a studio, filmed their workout class with a couple of “models,” and probably aired it on public television.

In a thick, Swedish accent, Pauline would hilariously motivate/scold you through each exercise.

“If you want to have a butt you think you can sit on your couch watching tv and eating potato chips?! NO! You want results, you have to work at it! Squeeze that butt!”

She’d go on and on and for some odd reason, I loved it. The exercises were basic and quick, and she’d make me laugh through the burn. After a couple of weeks of doing them, I did notice my butt was better!

There’s no question that if you want results, you need to take action. And the more “massive action” you take, a la Tony Robbins, the more likely you are to succeed.

And yet, there is also incredible power in knowing when and what to surrender.  

There are circumstances that are out of your control. There are moments that require patience, stillness, and trust.

If you spend your life trying to bulldoze your way into getting the results you want, you may miss out on the magic of a life you didn’t know you wanted.

I once heard a woman say, “Do the work, surrender the outcome.” That truth never left me.

That’s exactly what we’re talking about today on the podcast. Tune in on this Sacred Sunday as we do a deep dive into understanding the balance between taking action and discerning when it’s time to let go.

Sending you lots of love today and every day.