Don’t Wait to Feel Motivated to Act


Amar Pandit
A respected entrepreneur with 25+ years of Experience, Amar Pandit is the Founder of several companies that are making a Happy difference in the lives of people. He is currently the Founder of Happyness Factory, a world-class online investment & goal-based financial planning platform through which he aims to help every Indian family save and invest wisely. He is very passionate about spreading financial literacy and is the author of 4 bestselling books (+ 2 more to release in 2020), 8 Sketch Books, Board Game and 700 + columns.

May 16, 2025 | 3 Minute Read

I recently spoke with a founder of a wealth firm who had lost ₹60 crore in AUM in just six months. Yet, remarkably, he told me he was still “waiting” to decide what to do about it. Waiting for clarity. Waiting for motivation.
Another founder admitted he knew he needed to change something in his practice—but he simply didn’t feel motivated enough to take action. His intention was strong but inertia was stronger.
The truth is, waiting for motivation before acting is a dangerous illusion. Motivation rarely strikes first; instead, it builds momentum after you’ve taken your first steps.
Founders who act only after they “feel” ready lose precious time, opportunities, and assets. The market doesn’t wait. Competitors don’t pause. Clients don’t stay out of loyalty forever if they sense inaction or complacency.
The secret to building a thriving wealth firm isn’t finding motivation before you act—it’s discovering motivation through action itself. Every small step you take towards growth, innovation, or improvement creates energy. That energy generates clarity. That clarity breeds motivation.
Call the dissatisfied client today—not tomorrow.
Improve your client communication now—not next quarter.
Adopt new technology and collaborate with a world class partner immediately —not after another review.
Taking immediate action might feel uncomfortable initially. Yet, it’s precisely these actions that spark genuine motivation. Action precedes clarity. Movement precedes momentum.
When you act, you regain control. When you regain control, your confidence grows. As confidence grows, motivation appears naturally.
Stop waiting. Start doing.
Because motivation doesn’t inspire action. Action inspires motivation.
And in the business of wealth, the difference between those who thrive and those who merely survive often boils down to one simple choice: Waiting for motivation—or creating it through action.
The decision is yours. Choose wisely.
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