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There's no time for procrastination or excuses--especially in a recession!
Oh. Wait. Silly me. That's your point, isn't it?
I'm always looking for some excuse or another. How nice to have them all lined up for me.
(Is it wrong that I secretly wish #18 worked for me? I'm lucky if I can sleep 3 hours.)
Your posts always motivate me. But this is one of your best. Thanks for getting my week off on the right foot!
I'll add these:
- Wait for "best" because that's what everyone wants. Why do something that's merely "good" when you could wait for "best"?
- Don't ask questions that might make you uncomfortable. Everyone expects you to know everything. They wouldn't give you helpful info anyway.
- Don't volunteer for anything. You don't have the time and you can't possibly get any benefit from it.
"Well, it's terrific that you're focused. I'm going to gaze out that window and see if I can change the weather."
**Action** is what's required now and, while we're at it, let's keep it in a positive vein.
26. Stay within your familiar sphere of hobbies and interests. Don't try anything new.
It is always so easy to come up with an excuse from day to day and then when you look up, weeks, months or years have gone by.
While everyone (me included) is definitely guilty of some of those excuses from time to time, I try to think of things like this: Whenever I'm sleeping, or "just hanging out", or [insert any excuse here], there is someone that wants it more than me. They are staying up that extra hour tonight to work on whatever it is that's going to make them successful. They are attending that meetup event for a couple hours tonight. Therefore, if I want to beat them then I always have to stay one step ahead, go to more meetups, develop more content, work harder on my projects, etc. Of course, you have to find some balance, even if it is a bit of a skewed balance between work, family, other interests, etc.
I'm one of those personalities that's never satisfied. No matter how much is on my plate, I always am seeking to take on more, make more time in the day and interact with more people. Therefore, I try to keep excuses out of my head though it is a constant battle even more so when you're tired or having a stressful week.
Success takes a lot of hard work. Seeing your work ethic, among some others out there as well, is motivating and keeps me going at times when I'm tired. Be it drive, motivation, a sense of competition, as long as that fire stays lit is all that matters.
Keep up the great work buddy!
I am printing this for sure! Thank you!
I guess the point is if it makes you happy, do it (within reason). If it's not making you happy, like you feel bad that you don't have the time to do something when you nap two hours a day, then stop doing it.
As I see it, what's the alternative? Curl up in a ball and sob?
Two big secrets I try to live my life by is "Leave no regrets" and "You will only get limitations if you aks for them" - hmmm that could be a post itself.
Why hold back, why wait? I guess it can be scary - I struggle everyday not to give up. Its easier to stop and wallow, its more difficult to keep things going.
Re-reading your list you only needed to list #6 - that sais it all!
Permission? You waiting for it? Good luck with that.
I'm not sure when you sleep. But after reading this post, I'm convinced that's never. Thank-you for your continued excellent insight. We can whine and cry about it, or we can do something about it. Thanks, I will be sending my partners, clients and collaborators this post!
Cheers
km