Simply talking is no substitute for actual execution

Because we have all become broadcasters now – we Facebook, Tweet, Blog, give opinions and a lot of us keep jabbering away online – it seems like we talk more about what we do, than actually doing it.

We talk in many subtle ways, about our performances, our glories, our achievements or we become online advisors, giving our solutions, theories and perspectives on things. And while this is satisfying from making our ‘egos feel good’ point of view, often we mix this (both the reader and writer) for actual performance.

I see many writers and consultants in my industry (Communications and Public Relations) and a lot of self-proclaimed opinion makers and opinion gatherers. Most can ramble on, but I only respect the writers and consultants who have some actual performance behind them. Those who have worked deeply and closely with brands, who have delivered on key performance areas while working on these brands and have clients and references that would vouch for their abilities in execution.

Simply talking (online, offline or sideline) is no substitute for the ability to actually execute and deliver results.

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Author: Dennis Taraporewala

Storyteller, Business Owner, Musician, Life Strategist.

4 thoughts on “Simply talking is no substitute for actual execution”

  1. Hi Ananda, These are advertisements put directly by wordpress, I have no control over it. If I do not want them on my blog, then I have to pay them for it. Obviously till now I have not paid that -:)

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  2. Welcome back to your blog!

    Your blog post reminds me of a board stuck in my atlas bedroom as a kid. It said ‘Small minds discuss people, average minds discuss events, great minds discuss ideas’. My grandfather ambled into my room one day, stared at the post for a brief moment and then said ‘silence is golden’ and slowly walked out of my room.

    PS – what is that makemytrip ad doing on your blog?

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  3. Hi Shaival. Thank you for that comment. Glad you liked the point and agree with it. Like you say, if substance is back by solid performance, then go for it.

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  4. Very good point Dennis! It is like the clichéd case of empty vessels making the most sound. Substance is the end all of all business propositions. And if that substance is backed by solid past performance, then go for it!

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