Building large tasks like spacescrapers requires focusing on action over motion towards the final outcome.
Author James Clear differentiates between motion and action, emphasizing the importance of producing measurable progress.
Efficiently timeboxing intentions in motion can help prevent getting caught up in hypotheticals and lead to actionable outcomes.
Those focusing on action make immediate progress by building the first floor of their metaphorical spacescraper to gain insights and inform further development.
Setting aside the end goal can help in making progress in technical challenges by starting before feeling fully prepared.
It is essential to prioritize taking small actions that generate user behavior data to inform future decisions when building digital experiences.