Friday, April 30, 2010

Ways of Working

With any new endeavor, the first step is often the hardest. That has been especially true for me getting this blog up and running. 


The technical aspects haven't been the difficulty - Blogspot.com made it easy to get the site up and running. The difficult thing has been finding the motivation to force myself to write this first post...and to tighten up my ever flexible schedule to force myself to update it once or twice a week. 


I think I've finally done it. 


I use the word "force", because, as much as I like writing and as much as I LOVE giving advice, I am absolutely horrible at sticking to tasks that repeat over the long term - even tasks that I know are good for my business! Over the years, I've learned that I am more likely to keep up with these tasks if (a) they actually bring in income; (b) I've made a formal commitment to someone other than myself to actually do the task, and (c) if that third party actually checks up on me. 


Sooo, knowing this about myself, I've finally taken the advice that I've given to numerous clients over the years: recognize the reality of how you work, and figure out a way of working that overcomes your weaknesses.


So that's what this blog will be about - helping you find ways of working that overcome shortcomings; eliminate difficulties; increase discipline and motivation; and generally help you run your business better.   


I look forward to working with you all!


Tom

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