I've been doing this sort of thing for almost 2 years now (gone from being average corporate wage slave to creator of things). I have to say, I'm unrecognizable to my self in many ways. I never knew I could enter 4 different domains of creation (podcasting, art, blogging and music) and thrive in those domains - extreme challenges and all. I must say, oddly I stumbled upon a very apropos book a couple days ago that speaks to this very phenomenon (highly recommend it) it's called 'Why Greatness Cannot Be Planned - The Myth of the Objective '.
"A lack of will is often covered up with perfectionism, complexity, overthinking, seeking out endless free mentors, or even believing you need more resources (money)."
Well said!! I came to this realization when I finally began posting on a weekly basis here on Substack. It had to be perfect I thought. There had to be so and so, and it had to be so and so. It was so stressful that I pushed it back as far as I could. But then, when I uploaded my first post, that all changed.
I came to realize that I could "perfect" my platform with me as I write, rather than perfect my platform and then begin to write. Perfectionism is a hell of a disease, one I'm glad I overcame :)
Tim, I think I got the point about network - it reminded me of Keith Ferrazzi's book 'Never Eat Alone'. The book's main idea is "co-elevation" (Ferrazzi's term), meaning you help your network and it helps you. Two people working for the same goal can do better than simply double the result.
I have recently decided to go to bed earlier, so that I can read for like 20 or so minutes. for some reason, I get a better nights rest by doing that.
This past week, I have finally got started on writing a fiction story/novel that I have always wanted to do, but just never sat down to actually write it. I'm only a couple thousand words in, my goal is to finish writing it, get it published and then move onto the next one.
Its crazy how much you can get done if you just put the work in.
Brilliant article Tim - aligns with mine about being an acquired taste...is it a good thing or a bad thing? I truly enjoy your insight on the self-help topics.
This topic seems to be a popular one lately. It seems everyone has a “ go away for six months and yada yada” solution. While I did enjoy listening to this, it just feels a little too familiar as I swear I’ve heard about a dozen “gurus” on the internet saying the same sort of thing. Who in the real world can ACTUALLY do these things? Just a small percentage.
I liked this article, Tim. You've cut through the BS to what counts.
One thing I would like to add is to read history, not so much the major events, but the everyday lives of common people.
I have an old globe that sits on my desk and it's marked with sailing ships and explorers' routes. There isn't a city on it with a population of over 500,000 and the names of countries in Europe and Africa are ones I recognize from my childhood. (Obviously, I just let the cat out of the bag that I'm not a spring chicken anymore.) Looking at that globe and tracing some of those routes has led me to research and explore places and people I had no idea existed.
The only thing I have a problem with is the mention of bitcoin as a great example of "breaking the rules". Well, certain things NEED serious regulation - and one of those is cryptocurrency. To "mine" this dystopian "money" requires wreaking environmental havoc, with energy use to run the complex calculations burning through what an entire town would need to keep their lights on. It's not a success to smile at. It's INSANE. And it is not sustainable. You might want to REthink outside the box on that one.
I've been doing this sort of thing for almost 2 years now (gone from being average corporate wage slave to creator of things). I have to say, I'm unrecognizable to my self in many ways. I never knew I could enter 4 different domains of creation (podcasting, art, blogging and music) and thrive in those domains - extreme challenges and all. I must say, oddly I stumbled upon a very apropos book a couple days ago that speaks to this very phenomenon (highly recommend it) it's called 'Why Greatness Cannot Be Planned - The Myth of the Objective '.
Cheers.
"A lack of will is often covered up with perfectionism, complexity, overthinking, seeking out endless free mentors, or even believing you need more resources (money)."
Well said!! I came to this realization when I finally began posting on a weekly basis here on Substack. It had to be perfect I thought. There had to be so and so, and it had to be so and so. It was so stressful that I pushed it back as far as I could. But then, when I uploaded my first post, that all changed.
I came to realize that I could "perfect" my platform with me as I write, rather than perfect my platform and then begin to write. Perfectionism is a hell of a disease, one I'm glad I overcame :)
Thanks for that one. A good reminder.
Ah, and another point ro escape from the average people: Stop looking for other's approval. It destroys who you truly are, your dreams and goals...
Tim, I think I got the point about network - it reminded me of Keith Ferrazzi's book 'Never Eat Alone'. The book's main idea is "co-elevation" (Ferrazzi's term), meaning you help your network and it helps you. Two people working for the same goal can do better than simply double the result.
Tim, you live on higher levels, when i think about this life I start feeling higher level of conciousness.
Thank you, I ll do this for sure
Great points!
I took the risk of going public on Instagram with my online writing
And I was really afraid of judgement: but nothing happened
I actually got a lot of positive feedback, and all the others just unsubscribed
I will use those tips in the next months for writing my Master's thesis and working on my online business next to it. No rules! Going faster!
Hey Tim,
I have recently decided to go to bed earlier, so that I can read for like 20 or so minutes. for some reason, I get a better nights rest by doing that.
This past week, I have finally got started on writing a fiction story/novel that I have always wanted to do, but just never sat down to actually write it. I'm only a couple thousand words in, my goal is to finish writing it, get it published and then move onto the next one.
Its crazy how much you can get done if you just put the work in.
Brilliant article Tim - aligns with mine about being an acquired taste...is it a good thing or a bad thing? I truly enjoy your insight on the self-help topics.
This topic seems to be a popular one lately. It seems everyone has a “ go away for six months and yada yada” solution. While I did enjoy listening to this, it just feels a little too familiar as I swear I’ve heard about a dozen “gurus” on the internet saying the same sort of thing. Who in the real world can ACTUALLY do these things? Just a small percentage.
Good day,Tim.
I'm always keen and excited to receive and read your emails.
They're always super real, filled with lots of knowledge.
Thanks so much!!
Can't wait to start practicing networking and living above average..
I liked this article, Tim. You've cut through the BS to what counts.
One thing I would like to add is to read history, not so much the major events, but the everyday lives of common people.
I have an old globe that sits on my desk and it's marked with sailing ships and explorers' routes. There isn't a city on it with a population of over 500,000 and the names of countries in Europe and Africa are ones I recognize from my childhood. (Obviously, I just let the cat out of the bag that I'm not a spring chicken anymore.) Looking at that globe and tracing some of those routes has led me to research and explore places and people I had no idea existed.
Amazing. I need to print that issue out five times and put them on the wall
Fantastic Read Mate! nice to meet you.. that's 1 for today! thanks bud!
Loved this, thanks.
Great content!! Love it! I need to move my a*s to overcome the will issue and start taking risks again! 👍
The only thing I have a problem with is the mention of bitcoin as a great example of "breaking the rules". Well, certain things NEED serious regulation - and one of those is cryptocurrency. To "mine" this dystopian "money" requires wreaking environmental havoc, with energy use to run the complex calculations burning through what an entire town would need to keep their lights on. It's not a success to smile at. It's INSANE. And it is not sustainable. You might want to REthink outside the box on that one.