How APE Defeats Procrastination
I had the privilege of a one-on-one with a local business genius the other day. He's an innovator. Always thinking ahead. In tune with what's missing in the business community. And a friend.
We gathered so he could present his ideas for a new company web site. Neither of us are web developers, per se, but I was hoping to get a sense of what he saw in his mind so I might recommend someone.
Part of the reason for my visit - at least in my mind - was so he could practice talking about his ideas. With this, he could deliver a more clear picture when talking to the web team we find.
The great thing was - that was part of his reason, too. The practice. I'm not guessing. He said it out loud.
I know you're probably thinking - "So what's this have to do with business blogging?", right?
Articulate Your Ideas
There's a saying: "We don't know what we know until we articulate it." Sometimes it's saying it out loud, sometimes it's writing it down. With a blog, you're doing both simultaneously. Picture Prof. Dumbledore and his pensieve - and do likewise.
Practice Your Presentation
You do this already. Ask your closest friends, roomies or spouse. With the many times my wife hears me "practice" saying certain things....I'm surprised she still listens (Cindy? Are you there?)
Eliminate Inertia
A person in motion will accomplish more than a stationary person. Be careful of stagnant motion, though ("That's the way we've always done it"). Sometimes, that mask called "busy work" might be procrastination in disguise.
Articulate Your Ideas + Practice Your Presentation + Eliminate Inertia = Defeat Procrastination.
UPDATE: I like Glenn Ross' comment on this post so much I want to mention it at top level. Two reasons:
- I like his edit of the "E" and especially like the additional "S"
- This post wasn't perfect going up (Hint: few are). Glenn makes it better. Everyone wins.
Thanks Glenn. You know how to deliver a great experience.
Caricature sketch by the talented Court Jones
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