Something New To Learn

During a meeting last week, I told a potential partner that bring them onboard with this endeavor is the best use of my time. My thinking was and is, working with subject matter experts will accelerate my growth. My only need, in my mind, is the ability to effectively convey my strategy. I may be mistaken, or even more likely, I’m too impatient.

When I’m out of my depth in certain areas, I’m calculated in my questions. I set my expectations based on answers to those questions. When and if my expectations aren’t being met, I’m more apt to abandon the plan, the potential partner, or both.

I’m not entirely sure I’m able to abandon my plan as it’s aligned with my purpose. But partnering with someone incapable of answering direct questions or unwilling to clearly communicate an underestimation of the scope of the agreement may indeed be a red flag for things moving forward.

I’ll move forward with my previous methods. They are more cumbersome and tedious. It’s definitely not the most efficient way to perform the tasks, but it’s what’s available today. I’ll learn how to choose better. I’ll strengthen that muscle as its currently atrophied based on my previous results.

Today, Wednesday, January 25, 2023, I am grateful that:

I’m feeling a bit better. It’s been a challenging couple of days, but I’m rested and back feeling like myself. I’ve got to get better at ignoring my feelings and doing the work no matter how I feel.

My imagination and creativity is flowing once more. I’m a bit perplexed with some of the concepts popping into my mind, but that’s comforting. I’d rather put a puzzle together most days. These incoming concepts are quite sophisticated and I’m happy to have the chance to put another couple of puzzles together.

Shawan and I got a chance to catch and talk yesterday. It was her birthday and she’d fallen off my radar. I’m happy for reminders via calendars and glad I gave her a call. Her and her husband John are doing quite well. They’ve relocated to a spot with an oceanview. They both seem quite content and joyful. I feel quite fortunate to have good people in my circle.

Are you willing to learn from those with more experience?

Are you willing to learn from prior mistakes in judgment?

Are you willing to move on to another option when your expectations aren’t being met?

Be Great. Be Grateful!!!