I’m a creative person. I think differently than others and I come up with a lot of ideas. Some of my ideas are so ambitious they teeter on the verge of delusion, while others are certainly achievable and easier to make real. My biggest obstacle blocking the completion of these ideas is not a lack of free time, nor an issue of confidence, nor incompetence.
My greatest obstruction is myself, namely a weakness in the constitution of my character that I’m working to reconstruct. I am currently an “idea guy.” For those of you who don’t know, an “idea guy” has an abundance of ideas; in reality these are just lists of notes, plans, and dreams that never come to fruition. This aspect of my behavior disgusts me. I categorize it as a weakness of character and a hindrance to my successful outcomes.
My grandpa once told me, “You can wish in one hand and shit in the other, see which one fills up first.” The lesson behind that backwoods wisdom is very simple. Without action, nothing will ever come of these ideas. In this world, you either make shit happen, watch shit happen, or don’t know what’s happened. I’ve made my choice and the remedy is discipline.
*Pardon me as I climb on my soapbox and preach my self-prescribed advice to you.
Discipline yourself. Harden yourself. When your inner bitch arises and wants to fuck off all day and do nothing, rise above to conquer temptation. Celebrate that you get to choose to act. Start by creating a schedule and stick to it. Follow through on your words and commitments to give your words power and yourself credibility.
Don’t just be an idea guy, make shit happen.
Read my mind. 