Doing it

The road to mediocrity is paved with critical statements like, “I could do that.”

This idea that one sees something someone else is doing, and whispers to a friend, “Yeah. I could do that.”

As if speaking the dismissive phrase is akin to having actually done the thing.

As if there’s merit in just having the ability to do something. Or saying you do.

No. It’s the doing that deserves the credit.

Those who pooh-pooh the doers ... well, they’re least likely to create much value.