ANECDOTE
Years ago, I was in Boston speaking as part of my “Year by the Water.”
During the Q & A, a woman raised her hand and asked, “Is there any place you wanted to go on your travels, but didn’t?”
I didn’t even have to think about it. I had an instant answer, “Walden Pond.”
She looked at me in surprise, “You know it’s only an hour away?“
Well, blow me over with a feather. I had no idea Walden Pond was so close.
If there was anything I learned on my “Year by the Water,” it was to follow the nudges and answer the call(ing) instead of thinking we’ll do it later when circumstances are “better.”
Later isn’t better. NOW is better.
So, I changed my plans, rented a car, and drove to Walden Pond.
I stood on the shore, going back and forth, “Should I? Shouldn’t I? Should I? Shouldn’t I?” (Mind you, it was OCTOBER in New England.)
A little voice whispered, “Go in! Clothes dry, memories don’t.“
So, I went in, and I will always be glad I did.
If you want results instead of regrets, don’t wait for someday.
ACTION
What is something that’s been calling you, nudging you, whispering to you?
Grab a pen & paper right now. Draw a line down the center of the page…
On the left side, write down all the REASONS you aren’t doing that thing…
On the right side, write down specific actions you can take to get you one step closer to the RESULTS you desire.
P.S. Hope you’ll consider joining me at my home in Austin for a VIP Speaker Day on July 23 (before the NSA conference). Details here.