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Get Better Results by Taking Better Actions

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Chris Farmer, Founder of Corporate Coach Group

“Better results follow better actions; you raise the quality of your actions by gaining fresh knowledge each day and putting it to work. Study core skills such as communication, planning, health and leadership, then act on what you learn, and your work, energy and future all improve at once.”

Chris Farmer — Founder, Corporate Coach Group

Get Better Results by Taking Better Actions

How can you get better results?

You can get better results if you take better actions.

If you only repeat the same actions that have brought you here, the chances are you won't go much further. You always need to be improving upon your personal best.

If you want better results you need to take better actions. So, the next question is:

How can you take better actions?

Answer: Gain more knowledge and apply it.

One reason you are not doing better than you are doing, is that you don't yet know enough.

If you had more knowledge, you would make more progress.

So every day, try to read some quality information that relates to your profession. Increase your expertise.

And in addition, read some quality information relating to the general skills such as:

If you knew more about all of these topics and if you applied the knowledge, then your quality of life would begin to immediately improve.

Can you imagine what life would be like if you had:

More expertise. Robust health. Clear communication. Positive mental attitude. Excellent body language. Properly planned out days; and excellent nutrition?

All these things are yours for the taking, if you would invest a few minutes a day making a study of The Basics.

Everyone wants Better Results. But not everyone is willing to make themselves better.

The only way for you to get consistently better results, is for you to consistently work on yourself.

Gain more knowledge and apply it and you will immediately notice an improvement in your results.

As a diagram, the idea looks like this.

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continuous learning

Context: Business. Genus: process. Differentia: 1) Goes on without stop, day after day; 2) Led by the person and tied to clear work goals; 3) Turns new knowledge into better daily actions; 4) Checks results often and shapes the next study step.

CG4D Definition

Context: Business
Genus: Process

  • Goes on without stop, day after day
  • Led by the person and tied to clear work goals
  • Turns new knowledge into better daily actions
  • Checks results often and shapes the next study step

Article Summary

Better results follow better actions; you raise the quality of your actions by gaining fresh knowledge each day and putting it to work. Study core skills such as communication, planning, health and leadership, then act on what you learn, and your work, energy and future all improve at once.

Chris Farmer, Founder of Corporate Coach Group

Written by Chris Farmer

Founder & Lead Trainer, Corporate Coach Group

Chris Farmer is the founder of the Corporate Coach Group and has over 25 years experience designing and delivering leadership and management training across both the public and private sectors. His programmes are structured, practical and built around real-world performance. Read more about Chris and the story of how the Corporate Coach Group was founded.

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Key Statistics

In 2023, staff who spent at least five hours a week on skill learning were 39% more productive and 47% less stressed at work (LinkedIn Learning Workplace Learning Report 2023).

Gallup's 2024 global study found that engaged workers give 21% higher output and take 28% fewer days off than workers who are not engaged (Gallup State of the Global Workplace 2024).

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this topic

A better action moves you closer to your goal with less waste. It uses fresh knowledge, clear planning and timely effort.
Ten to fifteen focused minutes of quality reading each day builds continuous learning and soon lifts your results.
Start with communication skills; clearer messages reduce errors, speed work and create better results fast.
After each study session, note one idea and apply it that same day. Review the outcome and refine tomorrow.
Yes. Small, consistent upgrades compound. Each refined action saves time, boosts energy and adds up to big gains.
Strong work habits, like planning and focus, help you use knowledge right away, so your actions improve and results follow.
Set clear metrics, such as tasks done or time saved. Review weekly, spot trends and adjust your learning plan.

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