Finding Your Number

For about a week or so I’ve been putting together an action plan. It’s not about the items as much as it is about the time and resources each item required for completion. With this info I’ll be more prepared to move forward. The thing about mapping or planning out my next few moves is I don’t particularly care for planning.

I’ve lived without a plan for longer than I care to admit. In fact, it’s amazing I’ve been able to get as far in life as I have without proper planning. I’m aware it’s a shortfall and I’m working to eliminate or at least lessen this deficiency.

When it comes to mapping things out, there’s a ton of resources available. Personally, I know exactly where I’m going, how to get there, and only need to determine how much time and money it will take. The two parts I’ve completed took a bit to get together, but they’re done. I haven’t mapped out the next century of business, but I have mapped out the first phase. The initial launch is my primary focus. Afterwards, it’s assessing and iterating for improvements.

This first step, the launch is challenging for a couple of reasons. First of which is doing something that hasn’t been done. I had to give myself a bit of time based on how long it’s taken to finish on step, then add a bit more time for the learning curve. I’d initially planned on launching before the end of August and I’m currently seven days behind.

The second step is the production costs. Each video I’m producing requires six steps at the moment, but it’s going to expand to a more in-depth editorial process which will include at least three more steps. That being said, it’ll require more time. The time is no problem, but the longer it takes to have a finished product, the more money is expended. Without a product or service offering, there’s no income. No income means bankruptcy. Bankruptcy means I didn’t get it done. To avoid this error, I need to find my number.

The number is two fold. How much do I need to continue production? How much will I give in order to get what’s needed? Those are the two components. I do not and probably never will believe in something for nothing. Nature has balance. I don’t get to receive without giving. To receive my number, first I have to find it, then I have to determine how much I’m willing to give in order to get it. I must move quickly too. I believe every window of opportunity closes. While my window is open, I must act decisively.

Today, Friday, September 6, 2024, I am grateful that:

Herb and I spoke yesterday. The more we speak, the more I realize how important our relationship is. It’s great to leverage the wisdom and expertise of those a bit further down the same path.

The soreness in my right hand has almost dissipated. There’s still some tingling and numbness, but there is improvement. It’s been seven months since the accident and when I get frustrated, I think of sitting there in a soft cast, on pain meds, straining to breathe, and not knowing what happened. A bit of soreness intermittently is small in comparison.

I’ve got my number. I’m not sold on the fact it needs to be the amount it is, but I am reviewing the data and will verify today. It’s great

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