Core Concepts
People's actions reveal their true selves, while their words often show what they want to be perceived as.
Abstract
The article discusses the disconnect between what people say and what they actually do. The author argues that people's actions are a better reflection of their true selves, while their words often show what they want to be perceived as.
The author provides several examples to illustrate this point:
People who love to talk about their problems but never take any action to solve them
A lecturer who talks about plans and programs but then tries to change direction and create new tasks, making the author's progress feel wasted
The idea that "everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face," meaning people often give up on their words at the first obstacle
The key message is that we should be more aware of people's actions rather than just their words, as actions reveal their true nature. The author cautions against falling into the trap of trusting people's words too much, as this can lead to disappointment in the future. Instead, the author suggests testing people's words by observing their actions and being willing to adjust one's expectations accordingly.
Stats
"Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face." — Mike Tyson
Quotes
"Words? That's just some bullshit they talk about over and over again to win your heart."
"Talking without action leads to disappointment"
"It is important to know that we are pretty easy to fall for beautiful words. Those are really the traps that could make us disappointed in the future."