How to Commit to an idea

If not now, when...?⁠
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The law of diminishing intent says the longer we put things off, the less likely it is we'll do it.
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We might have a great idea - a lightbulb moment - and for that fleeting moment feel energised and excited. ⁠
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But then just as quickly, thing creep in to shut that awesome idea down just as quickly as it arrived.⁠⁠
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Phrases like 'I'll do it later...', 'I'll think about it at some point..' and 'I should do that...' are some of the best idea- and opportunity- destroyers we have. 

So, just start.
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It doesn't have to be taking huge action, starting small is often better.

Just something that gives it a chance to progress, and yourself a chance to at least explore that opportunity. 
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I'd often tell myself that 'I'd do it at some point', or 'I'll come back to it.'

As if my mind would work magic, the idea would just develop itself, and I could come back to it at some arbitrary point in the future.
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In reality, it was more likely to be stumbled across in an iPhone note 10 years later.

⁠⁠Here are three tips I’ve found that can help with committing to action. 
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⁠- Don't leave that scene of clarity without taking some kind of action ⁠(or at most within 48 hours)⁠⁠
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- Tell someone you're taking an action - with accountability you're more likely to do it. ⁠⁠
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- Be as specific as possible about the next step or action, so you know when it's achieved.
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Although the idea may not turn out to be the path you follow (it probably won't), it might just be a building block to inspiring other ideas.⁠⁠
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What action large or small, could you take today to make your idea a reality?