Do What’s Needed

Last week I’d written about iterating and not falling into the trap of analysis paralysis. I’d begun taking action towards completion of a project and it’s still not finished. It’s been well three weeks and I’m thinking over a month for this particular project. It seems as if every single thing I want to complete on this project is offering an obstacle and delaying completion. Ideally, once all my systems are built and functioning this process will be completed in less than four hours, but today none of those systems exist.

My concept is about all that exists of the systems. I have a solid idea of how to make it work and how to implement the systems. I do not possess the expertise to put these systems in place so I’m doing every task manually and it’s more time consuming. I’ve spent long hours in front of my computer screen before and did it again yesterday. It was evening before I took a stroll around my neighborhood to relieve some anxiety, knowing I wouldn’t continue working that night.

In life we don’t always get to do what we want, but we ought to do what’s needed. I needed to put the time in yesterday. I need to put the time in today. I’ll need to do the same amount of effort for the next few weeks. I can see the finished product, the end result of my efforts, and how the various pieces of the puzzle fit together. The challenge is putting them all in place. Actually, the challenge is the correct order, it’s sequencing.

As I’m writing this I see my folly. I began building my house without laying the foundation. I started the construction only having chosen my location. I may have cleared the lot of debris and what not, but I didn’t outline nor lay a proper foundation. That’s the problem. I’m thinking back about six or seven weeks ago and I’d come to the realization that the automations would be vital, but after manually completing the tasks. I’m frustrating at the time to manually complete the tasks, but it’s the foundation. Without a solid understanding of the basics, intermediate or advanced systems and functions will surely fail.

I’ll keep doing things manually. I’ll work to get all things done. I’ll iterate later. I’ll build and implement systems later. Today, it’s about the foundation. Setting the groundwork in place and properly. An edifice of any significance must have a proper foundation. The same is true for any business.

Today, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, I am grateful that:

Epiphanies happen. While writing it happened. My frustration for not completing this project was growing, but now I understand the significance of getting it right in the beginning as compared to trying to go back and fix it later.

I’m well rested and ready for another productive day. Living in this new environment and being around and interacting with so many like minded people is really uplifting. It’s reminding me of what I’ve done, what I’m doing, and encouraging me to remain vigilant, resilient, and focused.

I completed part one of my project yesterday. Today I’ll get two maybe three remaining parts completed. I’m making progress and I’m happy about that.

Are you willing to do what’s needed?

Are you willing to do whatever it takes?

Ab

This is the first part of the entry.