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His Problem is My Problem

I've been frustrated with a friend of mine for years because he has all of these talents, all of these ideas, all these projects in progress, and he doesn't finish any of them.

But his problem is my problem. The thing that bugs me about my friend is what bugs me about myself. I'm the same way!

My current situation can be described as a lot of talent, 10 good ideas, 5 in progress projects, and zero to show for it.

Now I realize that is not reality. Not entirely. RemindMe works pretty much as advertised, this web site it up and running, and I make some money every now and then from programming as WebLaCarte. I did finish one mp3 for the "funfolk album we're gonna make someday."... I don't have zero to show for my efforts.

However, I would like to improve RemindMe, improve this web site, improve my business and finish the funfolk album, among other things. From the outside, I have some "things to show for it". Internally, I feel like I'm not aligned with my goals. Further more I feel like I'm not making progress.

Even if I could get to 10 good ideas, 4 in progress, and ONE THAT'S FINISHED!, be it the funfolk CD or you name it... I would feel 100 times better.

I talked to Michelle last night about it. Her advice? In short, prioritize the list, and work on the number one item it until it is done. It's not anything nobody has thought of before, but good to hear it from someone who loves you and is encouraging you. This is the kind of clear, uncluttered thinking that's called for in my life.

I think I'm going to make "finish the podo changes that I want to make" number one. Enjoy the chaos for a while around here, because I'm going to just make my changes to this live version of the site!

Of course, "work on the number one item" falls in and around my day job and freelance and family commitments. Time! Grrr.