Becoming the Person Who Does the Thing

Let’s be honest:

You probably already know what you need to do.

• Start writing
  

• Build consistency
  

• Speak up more
  

• Stop numbing with busyness
  

So why is it still so hard?

Because it’s not about effort anymore.
It’s about identity.

🧠 From Behavior to Identity

Most people start with goals:

“I want to lose 20 lbs.”
“I want to launch a course.”
“I want to wake up at 6am.”

But here’s what works better:

“I’m becoming someone who trains regularly.”
“I’m a person who creates every day.”
“I’m someone who prioritizes rest.”

As James Clear explains in Atomic Habits, behavior change sticks when it reflects the type of person you believe you are.

✅ Identity-Driven Action = Sustainable Action

Willpower fades. Identity doesn’t.

When you see yourself as “the kind of person who ___”:

• You need fewer reminders
  

• You rebound faster from slip-ups
  

• You act in alignment, not resistance

🧘 Ask Yourself This:

1. What action am I avoiding that my future self takes with ease?
   
   

2. What identity would make that action feel normal?
   
   

3. What’s one small behavior I can practice daily that supports this version of me?

🧠 “Doing the Thing” Looks Different Than You Think

It’s not always grand.

Sometimes it’s:

• Writing 150 words, not 1,500
  

• Saying “I’ll try” instead of “I can’t”
  

• Scheduling a workout even if you don’t feel like a “fit person”
  

• Practicing before you feel confident
  

Confidence comes after consistency—not before.

📘 Related: The Practice by Seth Godin — a guide to showing up without waiting for permission.

🛠 Quick Exercise: Identity Anchoring Statement

Finish this sentence:

“I’m becoming someone who _________.”

Then write 3 tiny actions that person would take today.

Example:

“I’m becoming someone who values their health.”
→ Drink 1 glass of water first thing
→ Prep a simple lunch
→ Put phone away 30 min before bed

Tiny. Real. Repeatable.

You’re Not Waiting to Become. You’re Practicing Already.

If you showed up at all today—whether through effort, rest, or awareness—you’re already becoming the person who does the thing.

No arrival required. Just repetition.

With practice over perfection,
- Growth Mode

Forward this to a friend who’s stuck in overthinking. They don’t need another push. Just a mirror.