💥 Statement of Change: From “More Talk Than Action” to the Power of “More Action Than Talk”

The High Price of the Ego Trap

I have always been someone with high energy, deeply believing I could help make everything around me better. I used to talk more than I did because I wanted to share solutions and push for improvements.

But accompanying this positive energy was a significant “ego”: I didn’t want anyone to “lecture me,” and I didn’t realize that everyone else, my colleagues also had a substantial ego and didn’t want to be overwhelmed. As a result, my enthusiasm was often misinterpreted, twisted, and I found myself isolated, simply because I was too well-meaning and unintentionally bruised other people’s egos.

I learned a crucial truth: The goal of improvement is to deliver RESULTS, not to win an argument with words.

I had to completely change my strategy: I decided to shift my energy from “TALKING” to “DOING.”

The Goal Shift – Honoring Others’ Egos with Purposeful Action

This was the step where I transformed from the Competitive Ego to the Purpose-Driven Contributor.

The New Rule: I stopped engaging in trivial arguments and complaints. I shifted my focus from announcing my ideas to eliciting consensus through questioning. I learned to ask constructive questions so others’ egos felt respected and included: “What do you think is the root cause of this issue? Where should we start with the action?”
Boundary Strategy: My speech became highly selective. When pulled into a drama, I used short phrases to redirect the focus back to the work goal: “I understand. But let’s focus on the solution for Project X instead.”

The Shield of Confirmation – Turning Words into Irrefutable Documentation

I knew that in a competitive environment, results are proof, and documentation is armor. Even though I was “doing more than talking,” I needed to ensure my efforts were officially recognized.

The Rule: Any important word, decision, or commitment must be translated into confirmed written form (email, message, meeting minutes). I left nothing vague in verbal communication.
The Optimal Practice (Write It Down & Note Everything): Immediately after any discussion, I send a brief, professional summary.“To ensure clarity, I’m summarizing: [Point 1 – Who does what]. Please reply to confirm accuracy so we can proceed together!“

Tangible Power – Focusing on More Action Than Talk

This is the peak of the transformation: channeling my abundant energy into measurable results and unquestionable achievements.

Energy Conversion: My previously “talkative” energy is now channeled into value-generating action. I no longer offer lengthy explanations; I let my WORK RESULTS speak for themselves.
Reporting Strategy: I prioritize DOING, then report using DATA (numbers, charts, bullet points) instead of verbal explanations. This turns my desire for improvement into professional accomplishments that cannot be denied.
The Weight of Silence: By focusing on DOING, I naturally avoid unnecessary arguments, protect my mental health, and ensure that when I do speak, people pay attention.

I have found a path to maintain my integrity, continue improving my surroundings, but in a way that is smart, strategic, and highly protected.

If you, too, possess a strong ego and want to channel it into positive action, remember this: Focus on DOING, protect yourself with DOCUMENTATION, and let the RESULTS speak for themselves.