“Every time you say ‘should do,’ you feed the virus of Acresia.”
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We all do it.
We say things like:
- “I should exercise.”
- “I should read more.”
- “I should start my project.”
It sounds good. It feels like we’re planning to act. But here’s the truth:
“Should do” is the trap. It’s the birthplace of Acresia.
The Psychology of ‘Should Do’
When you say “I should…”, your brain tricks you.
It gives you a false sense of progress.
You feel as though you’ve taken a step, when in reality—you’ve done nothing.
The word “should” is comforting. It keeps you safe. It avoids the discomfort of action. But it also locks you in a cage where dreams slowly die.
The Birthplace of Acresia
Acresia, as we’ve seen, is the disease of knowing but not doing. And its most powerful fuel is the phrase “should do.”
Think about it:
- Millions of people know they should wake up early. Yet they don’t.
- Millions know they should save money. Yet they don’t.
- Millions know they should exercise, read, build, create. Yet they don’t.
Why? Because they live in the comfort of “should.”
Examples of the Trap
- A teacher says, “You should wake up early.” Students nod, “Yes, we should.”
And then? They sleep till 10. - A friend says, “We should start a business.” The group agrees.
And then? Nobody does a thing. - You tell yourself, “I should call my parents today.”
And then? Days pass.
This is the trap. Talking instead of doing. Dreaming instead of building.
The Virus of ‘Should’
The word “should” has destroyed more potential than failure ever has. Why? Because it convinces you that thinking is enough.
But thinking doesn’t change your life.
Action does.
The Cure: From ‘Should’ to ‘Do’
The only way to escape the trap is to delete “should do” from your life. Replace it with “Do it.”
- Don’t say “I should exercise.” → Say “I’m exercising now.”
- Don’t say “I should start a blog.” → Say “I’m writing my first post.”
- Don’t say “I should spend more time with family.” → Say “I’m with them today.”
The difference is small in words, but massive in results.
Your Challenge Today
- Write down three things you’ve been saying “I should do…”
- Cross out the word “should.”
- Rewrite them as “I do.”
Then take one step—today, not tomorrow.
Final Words
The birthplace of Acresia isn’t laziness. It isn’t failure.
It’s that tiny phrase we all use: “I should.”
If you truly want to rise into the top 5%—
stop saying “I should.” Start saying “I do.”
Because action kills Acresia.
And action creates success.
