Words are easy. Action is hard. That simple idea sits at the heart of a famous Italian proverb: "Between saying and doing lies the sea."
In Italian, the proverb is "Tra il dire e il fare c'è di mezzo il mare." Although it was coined centuries ago, its message feels surprisingly modern. We hear ambitious plans every day. People talk about getting fit, starting a business, learning a new skill, saving money or changing their lives. Yet only a small number actually follow through.
