To try something again after many failed attempts, I always have to convince myself that something external has changed. Otherwise I’d be trying something over and over expecting different results, and people tell me that was Albert Einstein’s definition of insanity… although frankly I’ve heard that so many times that I don’t believe it at all.
Anyway right now, I’m seeing a lot of externalities in my life change all at once, and it’s inspiring me to try a lot of things that have tripped me up in the past.
I’ve joined a new gym in my neighborhood, and it’s done something unprecedented: made me look forward to working out. Meanwhile, I’ve kept a food and exercise journal on my iPhone, which has helped me cut my calorie intake. I’m back on the Shangri-La Diet, and it seems to be doing its thing again. (It helped me lose weight a few years ago, but I went off it, and eventually gained the weight back.) For the first time in over two years, I really believe I can get in shape.
From literally (literally literally) as far back as I can remember, I’ve wanted to be an entrepreneur. For the first time all the pieces have come together, and it’s actually happening. I have a solid plan, the perfect partner, and an insanely great product in the pipeline. I can actually call myself a “founder.” All I need is a business card — once my partner and I decide what to call our enterprise.
Finally, there’s this. I’ve known for years that I need to start a blog. I could probably fill a couple shelves with all the notebooks I’ve filled with ideas to blog about. It’s so important to me that it’s tied up with a lot of anxiety. That’s why I’ve only tried to get into blogging a couple of times, and never stuck with it past a handful of entries. But this time will be different. It’s a new beginning. A new month. National Blog Posting Month. And I will post every damn day this month, or die trying.
Ok, that’s morbid. I could get a tattoo that says “loser.” Or donate to the Republican Party. Something bad. We can negotiate, if it comes to that. Which it won’t.
EDIT: Starting… now.
