Life rewards Action, not Intelligence | Conor Neill | Leadership

[@rrthomas86]

Knowledge is not power. APPLIED knowledge is POWER!

[@GripFreak]

@@rrthomas86 you contradicted yourself. A few will understand why. Peace ✌️

[@rainbowodysseybyjonlion]

@@GripFreak not at all. no he didnt. Peace.

[@NyegarGlay]

@@GripFreak faith without action is dead!

[@TaiyouArt]

@@GripFreak no , your logic is a contradiction. Everyone can see this.

[@Naturalintelligence30]

APPLIED KNOWLEDGE IS POTENTIAL SUCCESS 🐱😃

[@antoniovillanueva1119]

"The smarter you are, the better your excuses" Wow. Take that to heart, folks.

[@ConorNeill]

you nailed it

[@dennyrose3689]

this one hit pretty close to home wow

[@deviceinside]

brilliant advice 💯

[@xartus2004]

On point

[@philippine6168]

I'm a high school drop out with only a GED who also grew up poor. Now at 50 yrs of age I own 3 brick and mortar businesses that do ok. I've always told folks that ask how I did it that I'm not the smartest guy. I'm not even the hardest working guy. But what I've always had is tenacity and investment plans. I don't give up. It may take me longer to cross the finish line. But I will cross it. I was ignorant on so many things when I first took over my first investment. But I learned and grew. I'm a slow learner also. But again, I keep going, I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life too. 🙏🙏🙏

[@MacbyAli]

Life rewards action not intelligence, what a simple and beautiful saying 🔥

[@ConorNeill]

;-)

[@piehound]

Way way way too simple. What if an antelope takes a drink at the waterhole (action) ??? And then a waiting leopard pounces and kills it ???? Life rewarded one action, the killing. And it punished the other, drinking. Life rewards and punishes BOTH action and inaction.

[@ajarivas72]

​@@ConorNeill Wouldn't it be better "life rewards results not actions"?

[@ajarivas72]

​@@piehound you are right. Life rewards results not actions.

[@rg1360]

I'm not sure. Coal miners, ww1 soldiers, factory workers etc certainly had "action" but didn't achieve much of a life. Intelligent decisions and wisdom can mean you achieve a lot with little effort

[@TruthTriumphs777]

Action is always better that being logical rational and then regretting later in life. I wasted years on overanalyzing things. Now no more of those blockages and hindrance. I need to act. Thanks for the message

[@ConorNeill]

Welcome to the Rhetorical Journey!

[@directorchris2]

PROFESSOR I SOLVED IT. THE EVRUYTHING PROBLEM. TELL ME HOW DO I DEVELOP IT TO GET FAMOYS

[@splittingvoid7923]

@@TruthTriumphs777 sometimes being patient and not taking action might lead to avoiding unnecessary effort and resources being spent.. And taking action AT THE RIGHT TIME. depends on how knowledgeable you are and how to recognize patterns.

[@trappart9209]

most likely you would benefit from therapy

[@Idowu_Balogun]

What we call analysis paralysis

[@Mmmmchocolate]

Excellent statement. We reap what we sow, not what we think about sowing.

[@charlesnyagah7423]

Three birds on a branch, two of them decided to fly. How many left? TWO

[@Mmmmchocolate]

@ is my grammar off? Probably. Lol.

[@Kebayah_Media]

@@charlesnyagah7423 All three birds are still on the branch. Deciding to leave is not the same as actually leaving.

[@legiontheatregroup]

Very powerful message. Reminds me of something I heard years ago: “We often have a different impression of how busy we are, because we internally give ourselves some credit for things we are thinking about doing, while others can only see what we actually do.”

[@cadenrolland5250]

True. But if we use a cold conservative measuring device like a bank account, we can get a much better idea of where we stand in our life, and as we compare to others (which we shouldn't do too often).

[@AnEagle1900]

Such a powerful message!

[@nikolaussoundso]

Not just thinking about doing. (Stock market) research is not visible to others. And even if you make money, it's just "luck" to some. And who knows, maybe it is more luck than skill. That's a problem I haven't been able to solve.

[@shivamgabhane5098]

This single video solves half the psychological problems

[@ConorNeill]

;-) step 1 = sit up straight step 2 = think about someone else step 3 = take action

[@Ar-1]

​@ConorNeill, could you elaborate on step 2

[@9624smiley]

I’m becoming a mental health therapist. It’s financially lucrative, and I’m helping people.

[@Ar-1]

@9624smiley what steps would you take to achieve that if I may ask

[@ChillOut1716]

Don’t confuse action with progress. You can constantly chase success, while working 80 hrs a week. You’ve got to really weigh your options. Be smart, life can be a long journey. It’s better to play the long game than try and hustle yourself into being burned out and burnt up. Work hard , but work smart. Build a relationships and your integrity. Patient steady Momentum is key

[@all4Dorian]

@@ChillOut1716 so true!! Use both intelligence with a right mindset and action together!

[@obiohaonwubiko8711]

When you are very learned and intelligent but don't make any thing in the world, you are always very frustrated having to be looked down on by people you know are incredibly inferior to you intellectually. It can lead to mental illness. Thank you sir for elaborating on that very important fact. ❤

[@matthewstrauts5427]

Action is the result of discipline which is everything in life. That part on "measuring" is so critical. Excellent post here and thank you.

[@ConorNeill]

Thank you 🙏

[@Naturalintelligence30]

This is very true from my experience. You only get far with a good solid work ethic and taking action towards your goals. Sitting around sulking in your failures does nothing but waste more of your precious time and frustrates you more because nothing gets finished or accomplished. Good advice sir. Thanks 👍🏼

[@biruk147]

I always did good in school but almost never studied. And the fact that I did better than most of my peers with minimal effort became a reason to look down on most results. And I always just wanted to be the smartest one not the most disciplined. But as I grew up and once my course work and all aspects of life started to require for more discipline my grades went down and also did most other parts of my life. It always struck me how I was smarter than most people around me but had less results. It was a couple years ago I realized the same thing you said. I now understand and remind my self that GOD MADE THOUGHTS FOR ACTION not so that we be amazed by them. And DISCIPLINE COMES FROM CHARACTER TALENT IS GIVEN SO IT'S NOTHING TO BE PROUD OF.

[@skywalker7778]

"The smarter you are, the better your excuses.' Profound ❤

[@Gekko08]

Many don't realise that most self made millionaires and multi millionaires aren't smart. They are just hard working, hungry people who are willing to apply the knowledge they have attained and improve themselves everyday.

[@mbayatab4326]

I am a Turkmen (a nation in Central Asia) and we have a simple proverb, which translates as “Actions will bring abundance”.

[@locked-in-men]

Value taking action over "thinking" or "intending to take action". This is a great reminder as a person who loves to think and chew on ideas for a long time.

[@CAP753]

Absolutely correct.I have lost a lot with my intelligence (I believed) and gained everything with my actions and nothing else.

[@rainbowodysseybyjonlion]

This is common sense. Ive said this so many times to people. "Nobody owes you anything..." or "youre not accomplished with anything for getting high grades on a paper on a subject nobody has to deal with. Youre only accomplished if you use that knowledge to benefit other poeple around you".

[@Zack-xz1ph]

@@rainbowodysseybyjonlion IMHO I think this is the wrong approach to mentoring people. People naturally want things. Teach them that working towards a goal and adopting responsibility is the only thing that keeps you sane and from drowning in misery

[@the_rogue_prince]

True. I got fired for not being professional despite having gopd academics.

[@Lb-jm6wi]

@@rainbowodysseybyjonlion but that’s not true in every environment. Many people will steal from u and hate u after they steal from you lol

[@harryjvoughtiii9835]

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[@SebaDiGiuseppe]

This is awesome Conor, thank you very much. I remember the times that I used the mantra "I take action and detach from the outcome" I became massively productive. I'll use this space to write and say out loud an affirmation: "I take action and detach from the outcome"

[@ConorNeill]

I like that concept... detach from outcome

[@1SirAnthony]

The algorithm has presented me with one of the best videos on KZbin. Excellent message. Thank you.

[@davidahonsu]

Exactly! Life does not care about what you know. Life does not care about how intelligent you are. It only rewards the action you take with what you know. Life does not reward knowledge. But it rewards your application of the knowledge. Life does not reward intention. But it rewards what you do with intention.

[@Ania-p9x]

@@davidahonsu Cause and Effect

[@davidahonsu]

@Ania-p9x Exactly!

[@zahidcomeducation4435]

I watched this video today early morning. it ignited me big time for the wonderful day ahead. Amazing. Thanks Neill.

[@ConorNeill]

glad to hear that

[@carlbaptiste__]

"Even if the action is poor action, you're gonna learn something from it. And it's so easy to talk yourself out of action". Knowing that you will struggle while trying to build on a weak skill set is what still holds me back from actually taking action... I'm reaching the peak of a threshold where I realize that as I get older at my office job, Im coming to the realization that if you underperform, or make no effort to atleast sound like you're taking the steps to develop as a college educated employee, communication with someone your age who is working hard is very embarrassing...Im at the point where the pain of staying the same is becoming more painful than the pain of change!!

[@robancoban2310]

There is a saying in Serbian which translates to "Meanwhile the smart think, the stupid already did it" it's mostly an answer to why we have primitive people in politics.

[@ananyasahoo2615]

profound, thanks

[@trillionaireman5984]

Amen! Thank you for another powerful, profound and inspiring message! May our Heavenly Father continue to bless you.

[@isatousarr7044]

"Life rewards action, not intelligence" is a powerful reminder that success is often less about how much we know and more about what we do with what we know. While intelligence is valuable, it’s action that transforms ideas into results. Many people possess great knowledge or potential, but without taking steps to apply that knowledge or move forward, their potential remains untapped. Action is what propels us toward growth, learning, and achievement. It's the willingness to try, to fail, to persist, and to adapt that leads to real progress. Whether it's starting a project, overcoming challenges, or taking risks, those who act are the ones who move forward, create change, and build something meaningful. This idea also reinforces the importance of resilience and effort in the face of setbacks. Intelligence alone may not lead to success if it’s not accompanied by determination and consistent action. It’s the actions we take, regardless of how small, that compound over time and lead to success. Life doesn’t reward passivity or hesitation; it rewards those who take bold steps, embrace challenges, and keep moving forward with purpose. In the end, it’s about showing up, staying committed, and making things happen. Intelligence is important, but it’s action that turns dreams into reality.

[@ango586]

Life rewards intelligent actions 🎉

[@MichaelSoltisOfficial]

Brilliant 🔥 “What gets measured gets managed” is another good quote to remember.

[@EtaMotlhabi]

Really like your delivery style. No hype. No fuss. Just down to earth with simple truths.👌🏾

[@stbrown08]

Such wise advice. I own a business and it took me longer than I care to admit to learn this lesson. Yes, some of my actions were wrong but even my wrong action were important lessons learned.

[@englishcakewalk8332]

Absolutely true !! A couple of months ago, I put my intelligence into action and achieved the desired result in a few weeks!

[@jsnaggz]

I think this five minute video is what I needed to top off five years of frustration. More action from now on. Thanks! 👍

[@douglasstrother6584]

Success = Talent * Effort^Focus + Random Events. Effort and Focus are in our control.

[@aamirrza888]

@@douglasstrother6584 nice formula!

[@janelast5177]

One of the best motivational videos I have watched. You get to the essence of why some people succeed and others don't. I have experienced it by forcing myself to write everyday even if it was 5 words and by monitoring progress on an Excel sheet. It was painful but the only way to achieve anything. Indeed only by taking action can one accomplish anything. Thanking you for this effective message.

[@elizabethoneill9572]

"Life rewards action" and "what you don't change, you choose"

[@MattGillis]

Action turns ideas into reality. Intelligence may spark the vision, but it’s consistent action that builds the results.

[@siddhantprakash.]

“Life Rewards Action, Not Intelligence” This is one of the best things I have heard in a while. Much needed, an eye opener. Thank you so much sir. Subscribed!

[@FiddlingCPA]

If you use intelligence to select and improve what you do, taking action can be even more powerful.

[@ConorNeill]

Thoughtful disciplined consistent action is the best… but so often we use our intelligence not to take better action but to excuse our inaction

[@FiddlingCPA]

​@ConorNeill Thank you for this. It's helpful to remind myself to take action even if I don't feel smart enough, and not let the perfect be the enemy of the good!

[@jayani6584]

What perfect timing to hear this message. There’s a huge difference between Action and ‘thinking in your head’. Thank you for another beautiful message. I hope one day I get to meet you in person.

[@ramiajjuri]

I recognized the IESE classroom instantly. The most transformational two years of my life. Lessons, friendships and experiences I carry with me everywhere I go.

[@ConorNeill]

wonderful. glad you keep those great memories with you!

[@Teeawesome]

More apt and so true: Life rewards purposeful and intelligent action not busyness and thoughtless action. Moving without specific direction in any direction is jiving and acting without purpose is madness. I will rather act on target for 3mins than parambulate for 30 mins. Preparation is significant for succesful flight.

[@ritik9799]

Action + Measure progress + Discipline. This is simple, powerful and from the heart. Thank you Conor for this beautiful little bite of wisdom.

[@healthyyou9887]

Just wow .....what a video it is .. mind blowing .... I wish I could listen this video 2 years before . Well thanks mr. Neil

[@iainmackenzieUK]

Great to hear about a positive impact of coaching - I am on the level 7 executive coaching course and excited to see what the benefits will be for my leadership clients.

[@davidhayes7596]

This is the most sensible thing I've heard. Something about it clicks. .

[@edwarddiogu6377]

Straight and simple sentence, but rich and deep.

[@twistedstrength.]

This video resonates with me. My twin brother works for a college and that world is so focused on diplomas and degrees that you start to think the only way for someone to be anything in life is if they have paperwork that proves they are smart. It's a very isolated world and, like most things, that ideas is only half true.

[@canislupus909]

Yup "... that any action you could take is too small, too meaningless" comes true on myself. Quite accurate summary!

[@waqaaar]

so simple but so powerful, thanks for this stranger on the internet!

[@danielace4212]

I like this message. Very positive which is much appreciated. Thanks for sharing

[@nelgunewardena2069]

Golden advice Mr. Neill. A real eye opener. Thanks for sharing

[@Deallen3hirty1]

If I listened to this every morning I think I would be more productive, thank you

[@palitalovelock9888]

This has got to be the most extensive well explained articulate, fantastic and greatly expanded way of saying ,do not be lazy i have ever ever ever seeeeeeeeen

[@MisterMonsieur]

2:37 -- *I learned from my sales managers and Dan Pena that "What gets measured gets accomplished."*

[@prabhat310]

This is so true and something smart people realise quite late....

[@ConorNeill]

like me... but luckily the universe had other plans and ensure that the lesson was learnt

[@thezeeshanasif]

What an amazing topic, and what a great way to discuss this. A smallest advice from you can be an absolute life changer for anyone. Appreciate it. Love listening to you.

[@Fabian-kv9tw]

It’s so obvious but yet so many people can’t see it. My favourite quote is “volume negates luck”

[@cshan159]

This popped up on my recommended KZbin videos, very eloquently spoken and delivered mate, action is king, motion is life! Amen

[@ConorNeill]

Thank you 🙏

[@nivis9490]

Wonderful perspectives. I 'm struggling to close my doctoral thesis and I'm 2 weeks away from completing it. I felt every word you have spoken is relevant for my situation. Every video of yours is like understanding and digesting a book.

[@ConorNeill]

Glad it was helpful!

[@spennny1000]

This is brilliant as I often (always) value reding philosophy books and things like that but a lot of time my life is not no where near what it should be

[@Sir_Samuel_]

Wow I AM SO GLAD I CLICKED ON THIS!!!!! This is so true, yet so easy to forget. We make excuse so often, convincing ourselves that's it's not the right time, it's not the right content to put out, we don't have the resources, and so on. They make so much sense in the moment, but really, if we'd only just put in the work and ACT, we would actually see results. Life is not going to reward the one thousand ideas you have, but it will reward the ACTIONS that you take. The ideas stay in your head. The actions affect the world.

[@abbaa8712]

It is called analysis paralysis. Love from oromia, Ethiopia.

[@AugustofromBrazil]

Simple and objective truth that we take for granted. Fantastic.

[@ConorNeill]

Absolutely

[@chuksniky]

This is thr simplest most useful advice I've ever found on social media

[@BIGDWH]

Well said. Simple, short, and spot on. Thanks for the insight.

[@user-zb8ss9xb1b]

One of the best pieces of advice I've heard in my life.

[@ConorNeill]

Welcome to the Rhetorical Journey!

[@jovanleon7]

It all comes down to this. Thank you for making this precious video.

[@ScottBakernewthinking]

This reminds me of something my late uncle used to say: People don't care about what you say, they care about what you do. Maybe you don't think much about that, but suppose I told you he was the V.P. for International Sales at Boeing Airlines (back when it still had a great reputation)? You might respect what he says more because of his proven track record, which proves his point.

[@yosh_2024]

Intelligence is god gift. Action is own creation. Both are required 🙂 But your point here is clear and important! Thank you 👍

[@ConorNeill]

Absolutely

[@Thislife78-p1w]

Thanks Connor for this great reminder. Watching this on a Monday morning 🌞 this is a great star to my week

[@67622]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

[@ConorNeill]

You are so welcome

[@devdarshan2847]

True.. Life rewards action, hardwork more than intelligence..

[@Algeriadjamel]

the best saying of 2024

[@ConorNeill]

Thank you 🙏

[@alisons9740]

A colleague once said: if only I had done it and not just thought about doing it. That stuck with me. But years later I’m still generally stuck in my head, frustrated by the world and all its complexity, happier with ideas.

[@rainbowodysseybyjonlion]

Theres many ways to beat this. One of them i learned about on youtube called the "kaizen" method. Little bit by bit improvements like .05% per day.

[@DutchDillion]

This was better than any overpriced therapy session or “alpha “ motivational short. Light bulb just went off! I’ve always regretted not going to college. My family didn’t push education. Now at 50 I’ve been overanalysing everything which has led to no action procrastination. I guess it’s never too late… or is it? Appreciate you bro

[@johnmarkcrawford8888]

For me, this is positive reinforcement the things that can be made actionable. We should take action on, and I’ve held this belief for been taught this since a child. I haven’t always use the principal, but I’ve always known about the concept in my adulthood have used the principal daily, particularly more so when I became the father, and these this idea is probably one of the most fundamental concepts that is not talked about enough life rewards action not intelligence. Many people will confuse this with saying oh well you don’t have to be intelligent. There has to be a bit of intelligence a spark I think even to take action so we have to make sure that we use that intelligence as fuel to the action, thank you so much for making this video. I needed this this morning. You have a wonderful day.

[@nishadass6960]

I needed to hear this!! I've written it down and stuck it facing my desk.

[@saurabhkesharwani6143]

That's a very good, to the point message, Sir! 👌🏼 I must realise that as well! ☺️ Action, Discipline and Consistency is all I need. ☺️ Well! I visited Barcelona, way back in 2019, as a tourist from India. 🙏🏻

[@emigf4267]

Wow, just being posted a few hours ago, and already has 1.6 k views. I’m so glad to see that your powerful short messages , Conor, are received by as many people as possible. By the way, looking forward for new courses from you on Udemy. Please, keep doing this work, for the benefit of many

[@TheRapidram]

This video is absolutely fantastic! I truly appreciate you sharing it. I've been a loyal follower for many years and always look forward to your content.

[@rightthen.3243]

My Grandad used to say ‘If you want to back something, back the horse into the shafts and get some work done’ this powers me up every day!

[@QINGEnergy]

Thank goodness someone said it out loud finally

[@YTS_Boom]

I keep an eye for wisdom from you. Thanks for taking time to share your wisdom. Thanks you!

[@ConorNeill]

Thanks for listening

[@fleur257]

This is the advice/ reminder that I need right now !

[@angelofamillionyears4599]

Good points. Engagement is key.

[@ay-tj7pj]

@angelofamillionyears4599 some people can't engage with other people that's what you need to understand

[@angelofamillionyears4599]

@@ay-tj7pj Good point. It is a skill and proves survival of the fittest.

[@Nnamdi-wi2nu]

Conor Neill, that's a nice way of saying something simply, but remember that life is not a one way track. Don't use what happened to you as a universal perimeter for going through life, as what happens you may not be the same for another person. Thank you.

[@angayejay1067]

you inspired me during my MSc study days when i found you.. Thanks for remind us .. Action is always the answer!!!

[@EriPages]

Thank you, brother.

[@kalpanabalakrishnam5203]

Thank you so much. how powerful ' until you measure something that matters, you do not know if you are disciplined' . Thank you for sharing your experience. Love your videos.

[@ConorNeill]

You are so welcome

[@Christiannotdior]

Another 18ct gold nugget from Conor!!❤

[@hannahn7375]

Thank you Sir. I needed to hear this message.

[@gracebanaldietitian6796]

Thank you for the motivation and inspiration Conor. You’re a gem.

[@LUPITA-_]

Gracias por éste video, me gustó que se repitiera una y otra vez el título de éste video, a mi me ayudó más verlo temprano en la mañana cuando despierto, tal vez sea porque tengo la mente despejada, saludos y bendiciones. !!

[@no_one-pk8pn]

"The only true test of intelligence is if you get what you wanted out of life" -Naval Ravikant

[@joeuscanga7235]

Agree 💯 %. Disciplined action is the secret.

[@daveogun3735]

What an educative quote

[@jamillawebb3567]

So glad this video popped up in my feed. This was a great message. ❤❤❤❤

[@obychukwubudom9259]

Great value I got from this video. Many thanks.

[@iamisaacblocnomics]

Thank very much sir. God bless you 🙏

[@wesleycardinal8869]

Simple but profoundly true. I found that having a high IQ causes me to overthink which leads to me locking up, procrastinating, delaying. Action OTOH seems to unblock me. I have a trick to help me get going - for example I have established a habit of doing something in the garden every day. I just pull on my boots, walk outside and do one thing. I do this almost without thinking, and it is my kickstart action. Once I'm out there I usually find something that needs doing and I get stuck in. But the mental attitude is that all I am required to do is to pull on the boots and go out and do one thing. It can be as simple as putting some tools away or pulling a weed out. Like the starting circuit in a car, the initial action is easy to achieve, but leads to a cascade of other actions. It's all about showing up.👍🇦🇺