# Quick Spoon: Three questions before you take action

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Podcast: [People Soup](https://stenobird.com/podcast/people-soup-971297)
Published: 2026-06-29T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://peoplesoup.captivate.fm/episode/quick-spoon-three-questions-before-you-take-action
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## Resource

We often assume that if we're not taking action, the problem must be motivation. But what if there's more to it than that? In this Quick Spoon , Ross reflects on a practical framework shared by organisational psychologist Dr Joe Gray, based on the work of Professor Sharon Parker. Before judging ourselves for not following through, Joe suggests asking three simple questions: Can I do it? Do I have a reason to do it? Do I have the energy to do it? Together, they offer a more compassionate and practical way of understanding what's getting in the way. Something to Reflect On Think about one thing you've been putting off. Then ask yourself: Can I do it? Do I have a reason to do it? Do I have the energy to do it? Which answer reveals the real barrier? Listen to the Full Episode Powering Workplace Proactivity with Dr Joanne Gray

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