What have you been putting off doing? Why?
The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
~ Steven Wright
I rarely put things off. If I do, it’s because I need more money, or I am not definitively sure how I’m going to tackle said issue.
As an example, I’m looking at some home improvements. I have a nice sun porch that I would love to turn into a four seasons room. That’s going to take some serious cash. I have a HELOC at my disposal, but I don’t want to drain it. Plus, we are saving our loot for a trip to Australia next year. We’ll start in on it once the trip is over and paid off.
Now, an issue that I’m putting off due to indecisiveness actually has to do with this blog. I want to come up with some kind of cohesive plan to give it a more distinct identity. Once I do, the plan is to take the plunge and go premium.
So many decisions! Do I want to focus on writing techniques, like my chapter summaries of Ray Bradbury’s Zen in the Art of Writing? I’ve done the first two chapters. Chapter three is in the works. I’m struggling to keep it at a regular schedule.
Do I want to take a turn to philosophy and Eastern religion? It’s one of my favorite subjects. Where I don’t have the knowledge, my hubs can fill in the blanks. He’s huge on Dogen, Neitzche, Spinoza, Hume, and the like.
How about just doing these daily prompts and the numerous challenges found all over WordPress land? That can keep you busy forever!
Do I have to make a decision at all? The content strategist in me (what I do at my full-time job) tells me I should. I’ll also confess that getting new subscribers pushes my dopamine button, and it seems that the most cohesive blogs have the most subscribers.
The chill side of me, however, says, “Relax, write about whatever you want.” I feel that may still be the path to travel for now. I’m not trying to earn a living on it, but it might be a nice supplement for when I retire. It’s still a few years away, but looming. I really enjoy the connections I have made with fellow bloggers, and I’m stretching myself creatively; delving into areas I never thought i would tackle.
Now that I’ve made a decision, I guess it’s not something I’m putting off anymore 😂.
If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.
~ Rush, Freewill
Life is a dark ride 
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