Finish Something

My history includes talking about and or starting tons of projects without seeing them to completion. This morning I’m thinking about the work week and I’m wondering if that’s been the case. Some days begin with negative thoughts, others not so much.

One of the reasons I start my days the way I do is to lessen or diminish negativity. Initially it was the gratitude lists, now it’s the list and stating my purpose. Probably three to four days a week I also read my eulogy. I’ll also begin to listen to my eulogy narrated by one of my mentors. There’s something disturbing about hearing someone else read what I’ve written about me and what I’m seeking to accomplish.

Maybe the week has been productive. Maybe I got a bunch more finished than I realized, yet everything isn’t done. Maybe since everything isn’t working out perfectly, maybe that’s the reason I’m thinking I need to finish something. But the power of writing down my thoughts, in the form of a gratitude list, is I get to see what I’m thinking isn’t actually reality. There’s power in the spoken and written word. Getting that stuff out of my mind and seeing it on the screen or a notepad offers a form of clarity I wouldn’t receive any other place.

Today, Thursday, October 13, 2022, I am grateful that:

I am getting more things finished. The inspiration for the master course came on Friday and in less than a week the course is completed. Only thing remaining is the collateral for walking students through the course. Two of those are finished, but it’s about automating the process and that requires a skill set I don’t possess, but I’ll learn.

Jake’s been accessible. He’s my expert in a couple of areas. It’s great he’s back in the city and I’ve been able to tap into his expertise and he’s been cordial and responsive.

I’m feeling a sense of urgency. I’m getting a bit anxious from my urgency. It’s self imposed, yet it’s welcomed. It’s sparking old feelings, from a previous version of myself which is much needed at this time.

Are you completing what you start?

Are you too critical of yourself and your efforts?

How can you tell?

What actions do you take to remedy and limit your negative self talk?

Be Great. Be Grateful!!!