"No hables de ello escribe."

Sometimes, we have all these ideas swirling in our heads—goals, dreams, plans. We talk about them endlessly with friends and family, but how often do we actually take the next step? That's basically what this quote is getting at: instead of just talking about what you want to do, put pen to paper and start making it real.

Let's rewind a bit. This notion isn't new. It’s reminiscent of the old adage, "Actions speak louder than words." Ever heard of that one? The core idea here is simple: it's easy to get caught up in the theoretical, but if you truly want to see progress, you need to take tangible steps. Writing is a powerful first step because it transforms abstract thoughts into something concrete.

Think back to when you were in school. Remember those times when you had to write an essay? You might have spent hours daydreaming about what to write, but it wasn't until you actually sat down and wrote the first sentence that the essay started to take shape. This is a small-scale version of the same principle.

Let’s dive into a real-life example. Imagine you want to start a business. You’ve got this killer idea for a coffee shop that also sells books and vinyl records. You talk about it with friends, maybe even sketch out a rough idea on a napkin over brunch. But then life gets in the way, and that coffee shop remains a dream. Now, what if you instead wrote down a business plan? Detailed it out, step by step—location, cost, suppliers, marketing strategies. Suddenly, it's not just a dream; it's a plan with actionable steps. You see where I'm going with this?

So how can you apply this to your own life? Start by dedicating a few minutes each day to write. It doesn't need to be perfect or fully fleshed out. Just start. If you’ve got an idea buzzing in your head, jot it down. Turn it into a list, a mind map—whatever helps get it out of your head and onto paper. The act of writing clarifies your thoughts and makes the abstract tangible.

Now, let me tell you a story to really bring this home. Picture this: Jane is a graphic designer who always wanted to write a novel. She had all these plot ideas and characters in her head. She talked about it with her friends, telling them about her grand plans. But she never actually started writing. One day, a friend challenged her to write just one page a day. Reluctantly, she agreed. At first, it was hard. Her sentences were clunky, and the plot felt disjointed. But over time, her writing improved. She got more ideas down, and before she knew it, she had a rough draft of her novel. All because she stopped talking about it and started writing.

So, next time you catch yourself talking about that big idea, that dream, that goal—grab a pen, open your laptop, and write. Because talking is easy, but writing is the first step to making it real.