A small victory for the day. I did a lot more work today than I have in weeks, even to the point where my office should be fully operational by the tomorrow. And it only took one full semester. I get excited about small victories like this. Once I really embraced the inevitability of my demise I realized that there is an awful lot that I can do in whatever time I have left. So in a very ‘Epic Win’ sort of fashion I am trying to find this new level of discipline through which I can enjoy the little things and build that ladder to deeper success.
All or nothing seems to be the pervasive American mentality right now, though it hides behind SWOT analyses and that ‘Work Smarter’ attitude. I think the keep to long lasting happiness and success is in fact patience. All of my great victories in life were born out of patience. Those are the ones that still give me the warm and fuzzy feeling inside. Everything I’ve rushed has led to a great deal of heartache and discomfort. Funny how it took me decades to realize that.
Some Thoughts:
1. Skipped out on FB this weekend due to soreness in the hand and leg. I think it was a good choice, though it isn’t going to win me any FB friends. Truth is, a lot of the guys there will always see me as the outsider. So, I think the best way to deal with that is to track in with the other new guys–outsiders–and find a way to appear as a strength vs. weakness. This is in conjunction with working my ass off to be successful. Sadly, the Sunday game is the only FB playing that I have left. If I love the game I will have to love it here and leave it al out there.