Eliminating Distractions

One definition of distraction is a thing that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else. I often interchange the words “full” and “complete” so with that being said, let’s take a look at a few things.

When determining my purpose and what I would give in order to accomplish my purpose, I made a decision. I chose to eliminate negative influences. I made it vague with intention, knowing my purpose was enormous and would require me to give up a bunch to fulfill my purpose. It’s about balance and I know I can’t get something for nothing.

Over the weekend an old contact from Cebu City messaged. His messages were accusatory. They were exploratory in nature, but rather in the vein of informing me of his awareness of my affront upon him and his lifestyle. My response was concise and I’ll copy it as follows, “don't know what you heard...don't really care...you can miss me with BS and hear say.”

He responded the following day with more messages and after he’d sent three, I eliminated the distraction. I blocked him on the messaging app. I don’t have the luxury of allowing anyone or anything to prevent me from giving my full attention to my purpose. I will not be drawn into controversy and drama. It’s irrelevant to me and what I’m doing. Most importantly, it’s not who I am.

Today, Monday, August 15, 2022, I am grateful that:

My weekend was semi productive. I got a chance to get some information I’d been waiting for, plus I got a couple of small tasks finished.

D.C. and I had a couple of fruitful conversations. It’s a privilege to have someone along the same journey. We’re not on the same path, but our journey in business is quite similar.

I’ve gotten my new place a bit more organized. It’s not finished, but it’s more desirable. It’s feeling a little more like home, but it’s quite temporary. I’m well aware of the current situation and I’ll be making another move before too long. But while I’m here, I may as well be comfortable.

Claudine and John stopped by. It’s cool to have a couple visitors, especially since my place is a bit more livable.

Do you delay in eliminating distractions?

How can you determine when someone or something is drawing your attention away from what’s important to you and what you’re doing?

What can you do to make your process for removing distractions go smoother?

Be Great. Be Grateful!!!