You have to do the thing instead of learning about it

When you are learning new hobby or trying something out, you have to do the thing.

This means if you are a writer you should practice by writing instead of reading about writing. If you want to meditate, practising meditation will be better than watching YouTube videos about how to meditate.

some-action-is-better-than-no-action after all.

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