Let’s say I need to have £500 by Monday to pay my mortgage.

Here is an example of “Seeing is believing”: I don’t know where the money will come from. You suggest a long list of steps that I can take to find the money in time. However, I have tried those things before and they did not work. So I say “seeing is believing” and guess what? I wait, and I don’t see the results, and I say “Seeing is believing, and I don’t believe you”.

Now here is an example of “Believing is seeing”: I know from experience that the best way to get things done is to decide what needs to be done, and then to do it. I know I am creative and resourceful. I have a service to sell and I know who my regular buyers are. I feel obliged to give them value for money, and I make them an offer that is attractive to them. 5% of the buyers take up the offer and I get not only excellent feedback on how I satisfied their needs, but I also get £700 for my efforts. I say “Believing is seeing”, and I have proven my self correct.

Agreed, the difference lies in the action, but the action starts with the belief, which starts with you.

If you can, watch the movie “In Pursuit of Happiness” with Will Smith in the lead role. That is an excellent example of “believing is seeing”.