Are You An ‘Information’ Addict? How to Stop Consuming and Start Taking Action
- Sherry Higdon
- Mar 8
- 4 min read
Updated: Mar 9
Are You Drowning in Courses, YouTube Videos, and Blog Posts But Still Not Making Money?
Be honest—how many courses have you bought but never finished? How many YouTube videos have you watched, thinking, This will be the one that finally unlocks my success? How many blog posts, podcasts, and ebooks have you consumed in your pursuit of the breakthrough that never comes?
If you feel like you know everything but have taken no real action, you’re not alone. Many aspiring Christian entrepreneurs find themselves stuck in this endless loop of learning without ever doing.
So how do you break free from the cycle of endless consumption and start applying what you know? Let’s dive in.
The Trap of Learning Without Action
In today’s digital world, information is everywhere. You can find thousands of free resources teaching you how to start a business, create a course, grow a YouTube channel, or sell digital products.
Yet, despite all this knowledge, many people are still stuck. Why? Because learning feels productive, but it’s not the same as doing.
There’s nothing wrong with education. Proverbs 4:7 tells us, "Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding." But wisdom alone won’t change your situation—application will.
Most people don’t struggle with a lack of knowledge. They struggle with a lack of execution.
The Deception of “Feeling Productive”
Watching another video. Reading another blog post. Buying another course. These things make you feel like you’re doing something. You get a temporary high, a surge of excitement—This is it! This is the missing piece!
But days, weeks, and months go by, and nothing has changed. Your bank account hasn’t grown. Your business still isn’t launched. You’re still thinking about taking action instead of actually taking it.
This is a dangerous deception because it tricks you into believing that preparing is the same as progressing.
The enemy loves to keep us stuck in preparation mode. If he can convince you that you’re “not ready yet,” he can delay your destiny indefinitely. But God doesn’t call the prepared—He prepares the called.
Biblical Perspective: Faith Without Works is Dead
James 2:26 tells us, "For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also."
You can have all the faith in the world that God will bless your business. You can declare success over your life. But if you don’t put works behind that faith, nothing will happen.
Imagine praying for God to help you catch fish, but you never pick up the net. God may lead you to the water, but you still have to cast your net out.
Learning is important, but obedience in action is what brings the breakthrough.
The Power of Implementation
Perfectionism is a silent killer of dreams. So many people delay action because they want everything to be just right. They think:
“I need to learn more before I start.”
“What if I fail?”
“What if people judge me?”
“I don’t feel ready.”
But here’s the truth: Imperfect action is better than perfect learning.
The most successful entrepreneurs aren’t the ones who knew the most—they’re the ones who did the most. They learned as they went. They made mistakes. They failed forward. And because they took action, they got results.
You don’t need more knowledge. You need more execution.
How to Break Free from the Learning Trap
So how do you go from being an information junkie to an action taker? Here are three practical steps to shift from learning to executing:
1. Set a Strict Time Limit on Content Consumption
Instead of consuming content endlessly, set a time limit. For example:
30 minutes per day for learning
The rest of your time for action
If you spend more time learning than doing, your business will never move forward.
2. Apply the One-Thing Rule
Only consume what helps your immediate next step. If you’re building a website, don’t watch videos on email marketing. If you’re launching a digital product, don’t get distracted by social media growth strategies.
Learn what you need, apply it, and then move on.
3. Take Daily Imperfect Action Before Learning Anything New
Make a rule for yourself: No new content until I’ve taken action.
For example:
Want to start a YouTube channel? Film your first video before watching another tutorial.
Want to sell a digital product? Create and launch the product before taking another course on “how to sell.”
This shifts your mindset from passive learner to active doer.
Encouragement for Christian Entrepreneurs
God didn’t give you your gifts so you could study them forever. He gave them to you to use them.
Moses had to step into the Red Sea before it parted.
Peter had to step out of the boat before he could walk on water.
The disciples had to cast their nets before they caught the fish.
God moves when we move. If you’re waiting for a sign, this is it.
Call to Action: What Will You Take Action on Today?
I want you to make a commitment right now. What is ONE THING you will take action on today?
Will you finally create your website?
Will you launch your first product?
Will you start posting content, even if it’s not perfect?
Drop a comment and declare it! Then do it before the day ends.
No more waiting. No more consuming without action. It’s time to execute.
Because God blesses the doers, not just the learners.
Now go take action. 🚀 Until Next Time... Stay Strong & Warrior On!
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