The past few days have not sounded much like being organized. But the funny thing is, it really has been about being organized. Organize our motivation. Organize our willingness to accept failure. Organize our commitment to never quit.
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Couldn’t Help But Wonder How Many Times She Felt Like Quitting
Out for an early run before an all day workshop last month. Was struck by two others on the St. Francis Xavier University track. One my age jogging slowly, and this one (center, right), maybe 80-something, walking slowly.
Couldn’t help but wonder how many times she felt like quitting. And what she has done to not.
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Don’t Quit Because You’re A Beginner, Quit Because It Brings You No Joy
Recently had a tough conversation with someone I love dearly. They wanted to quit – because they’re a beginner and it’s hard when you’re a beginner. And quitting only takes a second to accomplish.
In minutes, I needed to formulate a rational. It seemed obvious we’ll always be beginners. Life continuously throws us new challenges. Therefore, if you’re going to quit, quit for the right reason, not one that is habit forming.
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Each Time We Feel Like Quitting, We Must Dig Even Deeper
Being organized has a price. Being organized has it’s rewards. The big challenge is to stay in the game long enough to reap the harvest.
The other big challenge is that some years a farmer must survive through drought, or floods, or insect or disease infestations. There is no escaping this. It’s the cost of doing business.
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Midlife Crisis Has People Focus On The Negatives Instead Of The Positives
Midlife crisis or midlife celebration? When I began organizing my life, after decades of not, around positive simplicity, the climb to life’s summit began in earnst.
So much of what we think is important, isn’t. Practicing letting go of this paradigm has been wonderful, and at times, overwhelmingly taxing. But it’s a good tired.
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