Know Your Limits

For longer than I care to admit, I’ve misapplied my talents. An ability to quickly absorb information has led me astray as I’m more likely to invest time learning a new skill or pursue another endeavor versus leveraging the knowledge of those with the skill already. I’ve tragically wasted hundreds, if not thousands, of hours.

To that end, it’s important for me to know my limits. I’m best suited to find, leverage, and create mutually beneficial relationships than learning a myriad of varying and ever changing skills. That’s not the best for the most, that’s ego and pride run amuck.

Lesson relearned: The last few days I’ve been designing a book for my latest release. That’s a dumb move. I’m not a cover illustrator. I’ve since hired an illustrator and let them do what they do best. Now I can focus on what I do best.

Today, Friday, April 24, 2020, I am grateful that:

I had the epiphany regarding my talents. During a conversation with my illustrator they’d requested me to send over additional images. I’d already send a couple and after about 15-20 minutes of surfing for images, eureka! This isn’t what I do. I sent them a message and informed them of the requirements of our newly established relationship and I’d severe the agreement should they not wish to source the images. They agreed and I’m back to writing - what I do best.

When I get distracted/diverted, it doesn’t take too long to get back on course. I’ve gone down the same path with cover designs before and for longer than a couple of days, so I’m happy that this episode didn’t last longer.

I’m learning my limits and embracing them, not in a negative manner, but rather an extension of my betterment. Being keenly aware of my limits allows a certain sense of freedom. I can limit my responses and choices in favor of those within my sphere.

How do you define your limitations?

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How do you maneuver around those limits?

How do you benefit from them?

What can you put in place to remember those limits and not repeat episodes, like me in the last week?

Be Great. Be Grateful!!!