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From “Cave Dweller” to “Action Star”: Embracing Solutions and Creating Change

Nora Sophia
3 min readJul 26, 2023

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On the stage of life, it’s easy to find ourselves in the role of a “cave dweller.” We remain trapped in a mental cave, dwelling on our problems and challenges without taking any decisive action. Wouldn’t you rather train to be the role of an “action star,” fearlessly seeking solutions and driving change in your life? Shifting from being a “cave dweller” to an “action star” involves a transformation of mindset, empowering yourself to tackle obstacles head-on and proactively create the change you desire.

The “cave dweller” mentality keeps people stuck in a state of perpetual analysis, often overthinking their problems without taking any action to resolve them. They become comfortable dwelling in their comfort zones, fearing the unknown and avoiding potential risks.

Why People Stay in a Dream State of “I Wish I Could” rather than “I Will”:

1. Fear of Failure: Fear of failure often paralyzes individuals, causing them to remain stagnant in their comfort zones.

2. Lack of Self-Belief: Low self-esteem and self-doubt undermine the belief in one’s ability to take action and create change.

3. Overwhelm: Feeling overwhelmed by challenges can lead to avoidance of taking action, perpetuating the “I wish I could” mentality.

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Nora Sophia
Nora Sophia

Written by Nora Sophia

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