Too big to start
Some jobs are so daunting that it’s hard to even start. Instead we dream about how things could be and talk about what we need to do or should do. Planning is good, but at some point we need to take action.
Our website is a good example of this. I know I want it to look better and I keep looking at layout options. The choices become overwhelming and I stick what we have. 🙁
Maybe it’s time to try a different approach. I made a tweak to my blog page today and will start making small changes to other pages. In a couple of weeks, it will look a whole lot better.
What’s one action you can take to start that big project that’s going nowhere?
Hopefully, my questions cause you to reflect on your own thinking, relationships or choices. Maybe I even inspire you to make positive changes.
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