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One Thing a Day

So I was going strong last month, feeling at the height of my creativity and productivity. I love it when that happens! But, like most things, creativity goes in cycles. I’m trying to learn to embrace noncreative times with the idea that if I do maybe I’ll come out of it quicker. After all, those are times that are meant for rejuvenation which is so important to keep from burning out. So I’ve lounged around a bit more than I’m comfortable with and I’ve had a lot of fun watching some footfall and being a vegetable.

I think I’m starting to come out of it now with the help of a friend who reminded me of something important on Friday… just try to complete one thing a day. I’ve learned this before but I’d forgotten how effective it can be. When things are moving slowly just a tiny step forward each day really adds up fast.

So, today I charged into my office with the intent of just updating my coming soon page for my website. Before I knew it, I had my free article completed and added to my autoresponder in addition to having my coming soon page updated. I had forgotten how close I was to having these things done.

The process for me and has been quite a challenge. I had to figure out what kind of website I wanted, which way to build it, including the content management program I wanted to use; and I had to learn how to manage that software, then how to FTP, then about getting an autoresponder to work right and on and on and on.

Most importantly, I just wanted to share with you that if you have an idea you want to pursue, just keep making small steps and things well unfold nicely for you too I’m sure. The process is very fun and it’s interesting to see how pieces start coming together when the time is right.

Abracadabra! A Book Turns into a Website.

I had a great idea for a book back in 2003. I really thought I would have it published or out of my system by now! Turns out the idea has evolved to a website over the years. I don’t know why I didn’t pursue the website idea more after reading Robert Allen’s book the first time in 2004. Reviewing his book now, it is all right there in front of me. I had to go through my own process though, and the process has been fun if a little frustrating. The best part is that I am so thrilled about the pending end result.

That is the thing about sparks of intuition. If you decide to follow-up and take action, it is good to be open to new turns and twists on the original idea. That is probably why my process took so long. I only saw one path from the original idea for quite a while and I also lacked the confidence to go for it in a real way. But the idea was still there on the edge of my consciousness so to me that is a sign to keep moving towards it even if at a snail’s pace.

Oh My Gosh! Finally, I Have a Blog.

Hello world indeed! It took me a while but I’m finally up and running. I thought about having a blog for many years but I’ve never taken the time to set it up. I did take the time to research what having a blog entails and such so now that the time is right, I got it going pretty fast. It was not super easy though. I had to hang in with a little persistence and push through some learning curve frustration.

I must say the smartest thing I did was find a very excellent and helpful host for my blog site. I can highly recommend Hosting.com. They patiently answered all my questions and kindly educated me about getting WordPress setup on my own domain name and how to FTP a theme.

For the past four or five years I was using 1&1. During that time I had not managed to get one site up and running of any sort…nothing I can be proud of anyway. I didn’t change hosts sooner because I’m very loyal, and, well, I’m an INFJ who likes to make a decision then stick with it even if I’m going 100 miles an hour in the wrong direction.

So, anywho, I’m so happy to be here! I really look forward to throwing my ideas out there and sharing info about the things I’m developing and the direction I’m going with infopreneuring.

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