While I understand the importance of writing, I’m finding the lack of structure I’ve put around this really frustrating. I’m all for minimizing the friction around tasks I want to complete but I just can’t seem to narrow down how I want to approach this. I’d originally thought of doing it in the evenings to decompress from the day, then in the mornings to set my intentions for the day, to “just as long as you get it done” – all of which seem to lead to just checking the box which defeats the purpose.
Interestingly enough, this leads to something that’s been very pressing lately. Prioritization. It’s been much more of a struggle than I anticipated since leaving Peak. The freedom that no one (or thing) to report to can so easily be wasted on varying, frankly unimportant things. I find myself doing random chores around the house, scrolling social media, even hopping on the Xbox mid-day. Wildly frustrating when I take a more macro, honest perspective. I’m NOWHERE near the outer layer of where I want to be and can’t seem to focus on the things I know will actually move the needle. The kid is less than 7 weeks (!!!!!) away. I was just served today, as a matter of fact, with my SECOND active lawsuit from a previous creditor (Lightstream) though I’m not overly concerned as I am currently judgement-proof because of my lack of assets (my god that’s embarrassing). I’m defending myself Pro Se in those and plan to leverage this status for as many of the collection accounts as possible. If I’m going to be in financial turmoil, I may as well play the game.
When I can dedicate INTENTIONAL time to the writing, I can already see the benefits. I’ve known such was the case but actually typing it out and the thought behind doing so confirms – I MUST focus on prioritization and the needle moving tasks. It’s a relatively short list; I’ll continue to ponder but as of now:
- ServiceSurge PROSPECTING – Sales. Bring. In. The. Money.
- Noah Prep
- Intention with Ayden
- Fitness
- Knowledge
- Bitcoin
- Marketing courses
The heaviest theme/concept/whatever you want to call it over the last month has been distraction. As I’ve done a deeper dive and radical internal review, I’ve had to face and accept the brutal truth that I’ve been a sheep my entire life. Or as it’s referred to in Outwitting the Devil, a “drifter”. No real direction. No intention. Not much free thought, at least from a focus/priority perspective, that separates me from the masses. It’s a devastating realization given how I thought I viewed myself but in order to change it I must acknowledge it.
My promise to myself (and this little family I’ve built) is that I will choose every single focus we have. We won’t be distracted by things we don’t care about. We won’t be herded like the sheep.
That starts with prioritization. You can’t hit a market you didn’t set.
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