Plan To Paper

Today is about putting my plan on paper. There are tons of other resources I could use, but being a bit old fashioned has its benefits. Pen to paper is the way for me to go today. I’ve got it pretty much laid out mentally. My edges are set. Now filling in the rest of the puzzle is vital.

I spoke a bit earlier today to Victoria. We’re in similar places as far as planning is concerned. She’s launching her restaurant while running her other endeavors. We both spoke of our plans and the sequence. We offered each other input for improvements and shared both what’s worked well and not so well in previous experiences.

Part of the collaborative process requires the sharing of experiences. Good and bad, right or wrong, our experiences inform our current and future decisions. “Experience is the best teacher” and I’ve started adding, “but it doesn’t have to be mine.” I can increase my chances for success by emulating the experiences of those who’ve already achieved success. I can also lessen my chances for failure by avoiding traits and habits of those who haven’t experienced the success I’d like to achieve.

Putting pen to paper with my plans has always worked. I can’t recall a time when it has not. In fact, I can’t think of anyone I have met that doesn’t have the same experience. Planning is essential. I can do what I’ve done in the past and move without a plan. Things tend to work out, but not like I’d like. I continue to exist, but not thrive. I am alive, but not living life. Only existing.

Abe Newmeyer has plans. Abe Newmeyer sets those plans to paper. He reviews his plans at least twice per day. Abe also moves towards completing those things needed to accomplish what’s been planned. He then scratches those things off his list and moves on. Abe doesn’t always complete the items in order, but inevitably, all items are completed.

Affirming works well too. This iteration or evolution will require the aggregate of my experiences and that of others. Growing into His ideal image will require immense effort. Concentrated and sustained focus, intensity, and persistence. It will require more than I’ve done before as the benefits will be greater than I’ve received before. Free has no value and anything worth having has requisites. To do what’s required, no more, no less. To abide by the rules of the game, to show discipline, adherence to a code of conduct is what’s required. It’s what I, Abe Newmeyer, will do.

Today, Monday, May 27, 2024, I am grateful that:

My edges are completed. I’m putting the other pieces in place, but for now the edges, my foundation if you will, is laid.

I’m willing to share my experiences with complete strangers. That’s been something I’ve been reluctant to do for years, but as it stands today, no harm, no foul. I can’t think of a better, more effective means to fulfill my purpose. That, along with my hate of hypocrisy leads me to think and move on my current course. Some may not appreciate me leading my example, but those aren’t my audience or ideal client. I’m wanting to appeal to those willing to share the journey with me and develop an understanding of what's required to get to this point in the journey.

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