News Flash: You Can’t Research Your Way to Success
Stop waiting for perfect answers. Start with imperfect action
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Introduction
Ever wondered why smart people sometimes struggle financially?
Sometimes, the smartest person in the room is also the one facing the most financial challenges, and the reason is simpler than you think.
The Overthinking Trap
Smart people are trained to think. They analyse everything — every angle, every possible outcome, every risk.
They want:
01 - All the data
02 - Every scenario tested
03 - Every hypothesis validated
Before they take that first step.
But here’s the harsh truth:
Life doesn’t wait for perfect conditions.
No matter how deep your research goes, once you start executing, you will face:
- Unexpected challenges
- Situations you didn’t prepare for
- Problems your research didn’t cover
Execution > overthinking
You can't think your way into success. You can only act your way forward.
Success in business (and life) isn't about having all the answers.
It’s about taking action, failing fast, learning quickly, and iterating again.
Food for thought
Overthinking creates a false sense of control. Execution creates momentum, and momentum — even with imperfect information — always wins in the real world.
So if you’re someone who’s been thinking, planning, and analysing for far too long, it’s time to start doing.
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P.S.: Image made on Meta AI using the prompt, “Imagine a really smart person looking absolutely stressed about money as they check their bank statement printouts”