How does one balance enjoying the moment with ensuring that you are creating something for the future? How can I enjoy cake now when I want to have six-pack abs in three months—particularly if I already had some cake and am eying another slice? Bring the future into the present. More valuable than someday having…
Due to “things,” I blew right past the calendar entry where I’d intended to do my writing. As a result, I’m writing this when I am “supposed to be” asleep. I stated reading The Millionaire Fastlane by MJ DeMarco, and boy does it make me feel lousy. The author doesn’t call me out specifically, he…
I am reminded of two things that I read and heard from James Clear, author of Atomic Habits: Be specific It’s not enough to say, “I’ll blog,” nor even, “I’ll blog once per week.” (I declared the latter.) Rather, one must declare the how and the when. For example, I am amending my commitment to:…
Atomic Habits is in front of me. In the moment, it represents everything I wish to do. To get these rolling, I need to do the following: Physically, I want to set up a studio and recording space in my home that looks presentable for shooting. Just Do It. —Nike or better yet: Screw it….
