"Just Do It"

I have so many half and three quarter finished projects - why?? especially when I want to feel a sense of completion? It's this perfectionist streak that I used to think was an asset but am slowly coming to the realization that it is actually one of my biggest drawbacks.

Nike certainly encapsulated what we should do with their slogan - "Just do it"! Simple, effective and it gets the job done. I have to remind myself that no-one ever got it right the first time - they just got it going.

Those who are top in their field are the greatest examples of this - they often say they failed more times than others - they just tried more things and learnt more as a result.

So today, I'm posting this blog - 'having a go' in the Aussie vernacular, and then I'm going to finish those projects that won't be of any value to anyone unless I get them out there. How about you?

Do you matter?

Each Thursday morning I have a personal training session and then follow it up with a CardioBeat class at the gym. I always feel better for having done it but invariably beforehand I find myself coming up with reasons why I just can't make it that day. Generally it's because I see too many things to do and not enough time to do them all. The solution? Cut out something that isn't shouting at me - like the gym, and do it...... when I have more time.
But... there is always the same amount of time, every single day for every single person on the planet - so how do some people manage to do what matters and others do other things before the things that matter?
I read something yesterday that really clarified it for me. It was that if we choose not to look after ourselves we don't value ourselves. Our decisions are based on what we value so I've decided that physical exercise is a non-negotiable part of my day.
I feel better already and I DID go to the gym this morning :) How about you?

What are you doing it for??

Last night I had the opportunity to attend a wealth creation seminar. It meant travelling for 2 hours, being there for 4 hours and then travelling home again - 8 hours in total.
I was just about to scurry out the office door, when I asked myself - "what am I doing it for? Do I need more information? Will I act on it? What else could I be doing with that time?".

I stopped in my tracks. I wanted to create wealth so I could spend time with my family and do what I love to do. Yet, I had a perfect opportunity to experience both of these without having to travel anywhere. Instead of driving to the seminar - I drove home. It felt GREAT to walk inside, down my bag and catch up with my family.

I cooked dinner, caught up on things that I'd wanted to do for some time, and finished the night off with everyone sitting around sharing what was great about their day.

I went to bed a happy woman - and felt much richer as a result.

Hidden Talent

I believe we all have hidden gifts and talents just waiting to be discovered and used. YOu know what you love to do - watch how Paul Potts shares his talent for the first time with the world.