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What gets in the way?

Posted 09-19-2009 at 09:36 AM by Sandra Bostwick
Updated 09-19-2009 at 09:57 AM by Sandra Bostwick
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Visit the article above to meet Jeannie Amendola. I had the amazing opportunity to speak on the phone with her for fifteen minutes, and just her voice energized me in a way that lasted a long time.

If you clicked on the article, you'll discover that Jeannie is legally blind. I really don't think that is anywhere near the top of the list of the traits that make her special, but it does represent an obstacle that could certainly make reaching her goals more difficult.

What stands in the way of your progress right now? What can be changed? What is temporary? What is most likely going to be with you for good?

During the interview, Jeannie made this comment:
"I've had cast members approach me and say that they'd seen me live out my dream as a Disney ambassador, and that I'd inspired them to go out and achieve their dreams," Amendola said. "That is more rewarding than anything!"

There are so many obstacles. Some are very concrete, like lack of funds. Some may involve an ovewhelming responsibility that takes all your time. Perhaps there is a physical or mental disability. Maybe you have certain personality traits like being disorganized, negative, unmotivated, or "stuck". Maybe people are holding you back, like a difficult boss or a teacher who does not understand you.

For this entry, let's just consider what might be holding you back. Take it out and look at it closely. Write down all the aspects of what is holding you back and don't start going into what you can do about it.

That will be tomorrow.

Remember, you don't want to put all your business out there! On the other hand, if this gets any bigger, the PMs are going to take so much time, that I won't have time for blogging!

If your answers are too personal to post, just speak in vague terms, please, but let us know you are with us and how you are doing.

Carry on!
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    What stands in the way of my progress? A very deep question, I think!! I must ponder this one for a bit. I could easily pick a couple from you list (unorganized and "stuck" leap out at me!!), but I think to truly follow this journey, I must dig a little deeper.
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    Feeling overwhelmed, feeling I won't complete the project or it won't meet my standards so why start it. Sometimes not knowing where to start because of being overwhelmed by the enormity of a project causes me to be reluctant to begin.
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    Hmmmmmmmmmmm.

    Betty Sue, That MAY seem like a deep question, but I'd go with the surface answer to start. Don't get bogged down in the whys and hows. For example, if, as you say, "unorganized and stuck" leap out at you, just spend the day reflecting on how that gets in the way and what little things you can do about it in this moment.

    Jamie, if you don't know where to start, instead of spending time on that, choose ONE place to start and spend just 15 minutes there.

    I can relate to getting overwhelmed by a project. There have been some moments when I was ready to drop the idea of posting every day on this blog because I had no idea where it would go or if I'd be the dork writing a stupid blog every morning for a school year.

    I just decided to give up that kind of thinking and take it one step at a time, fifteen minutes at a time, and work on keeping it simple.

    Does that make any sense?
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    Posted 09-19-2009 at 11:46 AM by Sandra Bostwick Sandra Bostwick is offline
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    P.S. I also think it is great for you to post about your doubts and obstacles. I have a feeling that might be helpful to others.
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    Posted 09-19-2009 at 11:48 AM by Sandra Bostwick Sandra Bostwick is offline
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    I've been at it most of the morning, and I'm ready to answer ny own questions.

    What stands in the way of your progress right now? What can be changed? What is temporary? What is most likely going to be with you for good?

    What stood in the way was the sheer amount of "stuff" between all my outside contracts and my private practive. YIKES!

    What could be temporary would be the way the organization got a little bit away from me, since once I fix it, it is better at least for the moment.

    What is likely going to be with me for good is the fact that this will have to be done on a regular basis.
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    Posted 09-19-2009 at 02:08 PM by Sandra Bostwick Sandra Bostwick is offline
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    I've been at it most of the morning, and I'm ready to answer ny own questions.

    What stands in the way of your progress right now? What can be changed? What is temporary? What is most likely going to be with you for good?

    What stood in the way was the sheer amount of "stuff" between all my outside contracts and my private practive. YIKES!

    What could be temporary would be the way the organization got a little bit away from me, since once I fix it, it is better at least for the moment.

    What is likely going to be with me for good is the fact that this will have to be done on a regular basis.
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    Posted 09-19-2009 at 02:09 PM by Sandra Bostwick Sandra Bostwick is offline
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    My husband!! (poor man) everything changes so often and quickly in our house he never knows what he is coming home to. And the fact that there was probably more important (boring) things I should have done instead... he is my number one fan but really has to take my tools away when need be!
    It's hard when it's Alice (3 yrs old) and I at home all day and I get great ideas, I want to do it right away bu the last thing I need to do is start something new. So I wait till he's gone to work and try to get as much done as possible before he gets home. I know he will love seeing it, if he sees it before hears about it... hence my night time Stitch in the upper corner of the Hallway project... but I got it done while the two slept!
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    Posted 09-20-2009 at 10:45 PM by A.Daley A.Daley is offline
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    Posted 09-21-2009 at 07:36 AM by Sandra Bostwick Sandra Bostwick is offline
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    Angie I love it! I posted one that showed the doors also, for perspective. I can't wait to hear what Alice said when she saw Stitch!
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    Posted 09-21-2009 at 07:39 AM by Sandra Bostwick Sandra Bostwick is offline
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    Right now it is basically a lack of sufficient funds, and a too-long to-do list.
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    Posted 09-21-2009 at 02:20 PM by christiejay christiejay is offline
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    Let's see if we can't use this project to put a dent in that to-do list! As far as the funds, I'm right with you. My business took a serious hit with this economy.
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    Posted 09-21-2009 at 04:31 PM by Sandra Bostwick Sandra Bostwick is offline
 







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