Staying The Course

For the last few days I’ve been working on a video course. It’s taken a few days because I am not familiar with the course creation tools. I’m not strong on the audio or video editing aspects of the tools required to complete the project. Yesterday it took me 12 hours to complete six hours of work.

I wanted to sleep but the course wasn’t finished and more needed to be done, so I stayed up and finished up as much as possible. I have a capacity to learn new things, as we all do, but it’s frustrating when I’m placing self imposed timelines on tasks which require no timeline whatsoever.

One of the things about living here, isolated from long time friends and family is the solitude. I get to stay focused. I’m not easily distracted. I can stay the course and I have. It’s frustrating, uncomfortable, and still worth the effort. My decision to come here and stay here until my job is done has proven life changing. I get to know more about me, those I’m attracted to and those I’m not. It’s given me so many chances to yield, to quit and say I’ll do something else.

I’ve chosen to stay the course. I hope you stay the course you’ve chosen, if it’s securing your legacy and fulfilling your purpose.

Today, Tuesday October 11, 2022, I am grateful that:

The lion’s share of my video course is finished. A couple more edits this morning and it’ll be done. I’ll be able to send it to a few people and solicit some feedback in another day or so.

Cousin Beverly and I spoke yesterday. She’s a breath of fresh air and I’m grateful we’ve chosen to develop our relationship. I think about my youth and wonder if I would have behaved the same had she and I would have been cool back then. She’s basically the same age as my older brother and her insights during my formative years would have been impactful.

I’m getting more things completed. Final approval was provided for my last project so it’s officially finished. I’ll put together a proposal to build out a sales training platform, laying the foundation for a client’s business.

When it’s uncomfortable, do you stop?

If you keep going, what made you stay the course?

If you stopped, what made you?

I’d love to hear from you. Please send a comment.

Be Great. Be Grateful!!!