I belong to a TON of outline writing/networking groups. Sometimes it takes half a day to sort through my Facebook and email to go through them all. I love them and I believe they are an important piece to the recipe of being open to people and the awesomeness that connecting can bring. But, and there is a but, It just sometimes is sooooooo overwhelming.
I have come to terms with the fact that what Ori said to me once is true. It went something like this, “Just because you have an idea doesn’t mean you should act upon it, just because a domain is available doesn’t mean you should use it!”. Now, I know I am not quoting him exactly… (sorry Ori) but the dude has got a point. Just because you have a million ideas doesn’t mean that idea was meant for you to act. At the end of a book that I love, “Crush It”, by @GaryVee, actually gives some awesome ideas to make a living…..the thing is these ideas aren’t MY passion so I would not be able to execute that idea/passion properly.
I personally can go with one of my MANY ideas and just run with it, while other ideas fall through the cracks. This leaves me unfocused and this leaves me no closer to any ONE of my goals because all of my priorities end up hurting in the end. This also leaves my business partners (one being @amagicmommy) want to kill me.
That sucks. I am not chomping at the bit to be a failure but if you saw my domain ownership panel on my host account you would think I was/am OUT of my mind! Truth is we all have great ideas. (Ok well I am sure most of us “think” we have great ideas). The problem is we don’t always know how to execute them properly, we don’t know how to make them substantial to the public and our GREAT idea turns out…..to be less than great.
. I don’t want this for me, nor you!
Dreaming is fun and dandy when talking about cloud shapes, rainbows, and happily ever afters…..but no one ever talks about sweat, road blocks, priority checks, and being torn over choices to make those decisions and make those dreams come true.
Sometimes, following your heart in business is just, well, bad business. Sometimes, it is good business. For me right now, I need to “simmer down”. Just because I “finally” acquired my old domain back (loveistime) doesn’t mean I should be blogging on it. I am a much different mom then I was since 2003 where this could be a place for foster parents from all over joining with one common bond….fostering. Now, I no longer foster. I no longer love and let them leave. I also have grown up a little too. I am a different person yet I put into action the same phrase-to me Love is Time.
Was it wrong for me to set up a place for me to put my thoughts where I use to hang my hat? Maybe? Yes! Maybe! I still believe Love is Spelled Time but I am not a mom to many, I am a mom of 2 that is desperate to regain her health back. I have a different story now.
With that said I am quitting blogging…..no……. I am just kidding? Well, kind of. I am once again realigning my thoughts! (and domains) We will see what happens. One thing is for sure, I will always be online. For one reason……. the Internet never dies and 2…….. I will probably never shutup till I die. You are all VERY good at listening…..I may just need to enlighten you.
-I am kidding-
If you have a blogging spot….. I want this to be your take away…. What is your dream? What is your purpose? What is your priorities? What is your domain and title? Are you staying true to all of those above while still living your dream!?
-SincerElli