As it has been said, “Talk is cheap.” Some people love to discuss what they will do . . . some day. If only they had the funding, or the promotion, or the staff, or the support, or the equipment, or the increased budget . . . Then they would accomplish so much!
Others simply roll up their sleeves and begin to work hard with what they have already been given. It might not be glamorous. It may not turn the world on its ear. But, over time, labor leads to profit. Steady, consistent effort in the same direction results in progress. While others talk about what they will do some day, others quietly but consistently actually achieve their goals.
Some people have a vision of where they want to go, but they do not have the corresponding labor to arrive at their destination. Others work hard but without a sense of direction to capitalize on their hard work. The wise person works hard in a particular direction and as a result, enjoys the benefits of their efforts.
Are you applying your best efforts in a particular direction? Are you making progress toward your goals? Or are you merely spending a lot of time talking about what you will do . . . some day?