1 of 5 Prioritization — “Things to do, places to go!”

“Things to do, places to go!” That’s how it always is, isn’t it?

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There are always things to do. There are always places to go.

I’ve found that discipline and continued action are two of the most important attributes that influence any success I may achieve. Challenges like this (5 days of writing to kick off the first 5 days of August) — where there’s social accountability and a public commitment as well as a tangible deliverable — are often the most fruitful for me.

BUT

Which things to do?

Which places to go?

One of my great friends and future business partners (if all goes well), Stephan Mazokha, shared a great insight. We have some great conversations about our ambitions and visions every few weeks or so.

This time he was reminding me that my business is not much of a business if there is no revenue to be had — and the IRS would agree I’m sure.

I was sharing some of the things that I thought were valuable to learn. His response was that if I’m not going to be applying some of those items I was studying, it might not be a fruitful use of my time. That was his experience. I had to reflect on that for a little while.