規劃不是行動
Many people spend hours making perfect schedules before starting a project. This is called “passive action.”
許多人花好幾個小時為計畫製作完美的時程表。這被稱為「被動行動」。
spend time V-ing花時間做～／spend money on sth.花錢在某事物上passive (adj.)被動的／passive obedience消極的服從active(adj.)主動的
In today’s busy society, we often feel productive when we are planning.
在今天繁忙的社會中，我們常在規劃階段就產生高效能的錯覺。
productive(adj.)有效率的、多產的／unproductive(adj.)無產能的efficient(adj.)有效率的
We believe that more research and better tools will guarantee success.
我們深信更深入的研究與更完善的工具能保證成功。
guarantee(v.)保證warranty(n.)(商品的)保證
However, looking for information is not the same as getting work done.
然而，蒐集資訊與實際完成工作截然不同。
A is not the same as B:A和B不同=A is different from B
When we spend too much time preparing, we are actually delaying the difficult parts of our goals.
當我們花太多時間準備時，實則是在延宕目標中最具挑戰性的環節。
postpone(v.)延遲=put offspeed up加快
This “preparation trap” often comes from a fear of making mistakes.
這種「準備陷阱」往往源於對犯錯的恐懼。
be fearful of…害怕～anxiety(n.)焦慮
We wait for the “perfect moment” or until we feel “ready enough.”
我們等待「完美時機」，或直到覺得「準備充分」才行動。
ideal timing完好的時機點It’s now or never.現在不做，就永遠沒機會了
For example, someone might buy many books about exercise but never go to the gym.
例如，有人買了許多健身書籍，卻從未踏進健身房。
for example例如=for instance
Planning feels safe because we do not have to face the risk of failure yet.
規劃令人感到安全，因為我們還不必面對失敗的風險。
not yet尚未、還沒risk(n.)風險failure(n.)失敗／fail(v.)失敗
But the truth is that no plan is perfect, and we cannot learn everything before we begin.
但事實是，沒有完美的計劃，我們也無法在開始前學盡所有知識。
Real progress only happens when we move from thinking to doing.
真正的進步只發生在我們從思考轉為行動的瞬間。
To overcome this, try the “70% Rule”: if you have 70% of the information you need, start immediately.
要突破此困境，不妨嘗試「70％法則」：如果你已經掌握70％的所需資訊，就立即開始。
in order to為了要overcome(v.)克服right away即刻
Instead of making a long list, focus on one small task you can finish in ten minutes.
與其列出一長串待辦清單，不如專注於一個能在十分鐘內完成的小任務。
instead of…與其～instead(adv.)作為替代
Remember, action creates more clarity than planning ever will.
切記：行動帶來的明確感遠勝於規劃。
clarity(n.)清晰、明確clarification(n.)澄清、說明
Mistakes are not failures; they are the best teachers that help us adjust our path.
錯誤並非失敗，而是引導我們調整方向的最佳導師。
adjust(v.)調整／adjustment(n.)調整path(n.)路徑／cross paths with sb.和某人巧遇
Stop looking for the perfect map and start walking today.
別再尋找完美的路線圖，今天就踏出第一步。