More Focus Is Required

Today I became a bit frustrated. I started thinking about all of the opportunities I have. In years past, men of my color only had a couple of options. Join the military, work at a local plant or factory, work for the railroads, or maybe get a position in civil service. Men of my father’s generation would stay at the positions for their entirety of their careers. They would happily work forty or fifty years with the same organization. Those days are nearly gone as myself and those younger in the workforce have an abundance of career options.

But with so many choices, becoming distracted can easily happen. I must remain focused. I must stick to the plan. I’ll have to make a few changes. Adjustments are part of the picture, but changing course entirely is not an option. Today, more than ever, more focus is required.

Today, Tuesday, December 27, 2022, I am grateful that:

I get to execute every option I have. The thing I must remember is I can’t do them all simultaneously. I must choose each and its order carefully. Missteps may happen, but biting off every option at once is a surefire means for rapid failure.

I’m willing to be vulnerable. I reached out to John on Sunday. I’ll continue to do so. I’ll also initiate more contact with Poe and a few others. I’ll rebuild my circle of mentors. I must. My current status must change and being around people who’ve achieved the level of success I desire is the best way to accomplish my tasks.

This year is nearing its end. It’s a time for reflection. It’s a time for evaluation. It’s also a time for planning. I’ll do all of those things in the coming days.

Are you focused?

Do you have your plans written down?

Do you review them daily?

Are you sure you’re focused?

Be Great. Be Grateful!!!