Seeking Stability
In its purest definition, stability means “balance of mind, mental health” or possibly “enduring nature.” Today, I’m seeking stability. I’m in need and desire balance of mind. I truly believe, as my experience has shown, I have and exemplify and enduring nature, yet, my balance is slightly off. Balance, in this context, means “a condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions.” That sounds great to me at the moment.
My challenge as of late is everything, every opportunity, seems to have the same weight. All opportunities aren’t created equal and I’m well aware of this fact. There’s an opportunity cost to each, with time being the most valued. Meaning, which I’m actively pursuing opportunity number one, I’m not pursuing opportunities two and three. As a result, before pursuing any of the three in this scenario, I first need to determine which as the greatest desired outcome in my situation.
However, when each opportunity “seems” to have equal weighting, it tends to lead to a bit of chaos in my thinking. I’ve done what’s needed to find some clarity. I’ve written down and evaluated each opportunity and possible desired results. I’ve also looked at my learning curve, time to complete, and time to maintain each opportunity. I’ve made a decision. I’d chosen which opportunity to pursue first. The other endeavors will be prioritized accordingly, but with so little time and skill investment needed for my first choice, not completing it first seems nonsensical and absurd.
Today, Tuesday, June 6, 2023, I am grateful that:
Even though I missed Monday, I’m writing today. After about a six or seven week break, it’s great to be writing once again. These lists offer a sense of clarity and purpose. At some point in the future, they’ll also offer authenticity to those who are following my sojourn. So writing once again, is good to me at this point.
I made a decision as to which project to complete first. I’d invested some time into each product and after about 40 or more hours across all projects, the one I’ve chosen takes the least amount of time. It may; however, have the smallest possible return, but it’s something that I can automate. Furthermore, I can delegate it at some point in the future, both of which offer an incentive to get a minimum viable product to the market this week.
Each of my possible offerings, and the one I’m actively pursuing, offer a bit of excitement. Meaning, I’m thrilled to pursue them all. None are boring and in line with what I’ve done in the past. Each are forward thinking, challenging, and have the ability to be immensely impactful.
How do you narrow down your options?
How do you decide which is best for you at this moment in time?
When you decide, do you begin immediately?
If not, what stops you from acting on your decision at once?
Ask for that obstacle to be removed and begin working!!!
Be Great. Be Grateful!!!