⚡ Action Creates Energy, Not the Other Way Around

Day 25 of 30 — Stop Waiting to Feel Ready

Author

Selim Uysal
June 26, 2025

Hi friend,

Last night, I was tired.

I had worked all day, already gone to the gym, made dinner, and put my kid to bed.

Then joined a 3-hour online summit hosted by Beehiiv between 18:00–21:00.

I almost called it a day.

But there was one thing left:

A proposal I had to send.

I could’ve delayed it till the morning.

But instead, I opened my laptop.

20 minutes later, done.

And I went to sleep with a calm mind.

💡 Here’s the surprising truth:

We think we need energy before we act.

But more often?

Action creates energy.

→ It kickstarts momentum.

→ It boosts motivation.

→ It even releases brain chemicals like dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins, a powerful combo known as the DOSE effect.

I felt it after the gym.

Although I spent energy lifting weights, it gave me more energy, not less.

🧠 Let AI Help You Get Started

When your brain feels foggy, AI can do the heavy lifting, especially in the first 5 minutes.

Try these ChatGPT prompts when you’re feeling stuck or tired:

🧩 “Give me 3 small ways to make progress on [your task] — even if I only have low energy.”

📝 “Turn this messy note into a clear outline I can expand later: [paste notes]”

🔄 “Rewrite this rough paragraph to make it smoother and more persuasive: [your text]”

⏳ “Act like a productivity coach. What’s the smallest version of [your task] I can do right now?”

One small AI-powered nudge = one less excuse to delay.

✅ Here’s how to make momentum easier:

1️⃣ Use the 2-Minute Rule

If it takes less than 2 minutes to begin, just start.

→ Open the doc.

→ Draft the reply.

→ Sketch the outline.

2️⃣ Stack Small Wins for Micro-Momentum

Start with a tiny yes, energy builds from there.

Just opening the laptop or hitting “reply” can trigger progress.

3️⃣ Move Your Body, Shift Your Mind

A short workout or walk doesn’t drain your focus, it restores it.

Your body fuels your brain.

Trust it.

🎯 Today’s reminder:

Don’t wait to feel ready.

Take one small step, and let energy catch up.

💬 What’s a 2-minute trigger you could act on today?

Comment “start” or DM me, and I’ll help you design one for your next project.

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Onward,

Selim

P.S.

I joined this amazing Beehiiv event last night and you can still catch the replay:

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