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What does it mean?
Action increases capacity to do more.
In plain terms
Doing more helps you do more.
What can you take from it?
Action builds ability.

Where it applies

  • learning new skills
  • taking on tasks

Putting it to work

  • taking action
  • practicing skills

Questions to consider

  • What could you do more of?
  • How does action help?

Another view

Action alone does not guarantee increased capability without guidance.

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