Persistence

Sadly, I underestimated this writing project.  This current state of being is not uncommon but I took some significant time to arrive here.  Finally, I dealt with this huge pile of papers that sat on my shelf for the last two years.  I could not bare going through it… emotionally, cognitively, and logistically.  I truly thought I could do this HUGE project on my own and in one draft.  What was I thinking?  Huge vulnerability issues… I wanted to jump BIG, but I have to take small steps instead.  Something done is better than NOTHING.  With some guidance, I am beginning to create a path down the tunnel… a very long tunnel.  Focus on a few things instead of many… do one step at a time… block time… create doable tasks to achieve… stay focused… and completion is key.   Sounds like a reasonable plan for my dissertation even though I was doing this for my business.  With some COURAGE, I blocked out time to sort through my articles, notes, and feedback.  I managed to sort these articles into 7 themes.  This activity was a nice reminder of the work I have done and striving to do HUGE chunks, like Chapter 1 in one sitting, is not achievable.  This is where I lose momentum.  If I look at myself, it reminds me of what I advise people I teach… To be successful, you have to be open to feedback, make mistakes, and be willing to try again.  Hello?  Practice what you preach Younghusband!!! #learningbydoing