I’d rather be playing with puppies…
Kuma, one of the wonder pups!
One of the things I quickly discovered when I started working for myself, is that there is a luxury in having a boss. A boss gets to stand over my shoulder, checking on my tasks, to-do lists and productivity. They get to make the calls, be accountable, and my job is to do my job.
As an entrepreneur, I don’t have that luxury. I have to decide my tasks, priorities, objectives and deadlines. I need to figure out how my time is best used, and what kind of tasks will give me the most gain and leverage. Sure, I have clients and commitments, but it isn’t quite the same.
That’s why at 11am, I was just getting started working….
Because instead of being a responsible boss and getting myself rolling, I spent 45 minutes playing with, and cuddling the cutest puppies, PJ & Kuma. They should qualify as a controlled substance because I’d much rather be playing with them, than knocking off my ever-growing to-do list.
But that is part of the work: when it comes to being an entrepreneur, we’re the ones who deal with the immediate choices (and consequences) of our path. There isn’t a boss or corporate umbrella we can shrug responsibility off onto. There are an infinite number of things we could be doing, balanced with the infinite number of things we “should” be doing. We balance the rewards of progress (if I get this blog post done, I can play with puppies for anther 15 minutes) and responsibilities of success (I need to follow-up with clients and confirming meetings for next week).
Reminding ourselves WHY we’re working so hard can help make the choices easier. I want a thriving practice helping people create satisfying lives and nurturing relationships. With that in mind, it is easier to tear myself away from the roaming bundles of cuteness, and get back to work.
PJ, puppy hard at work
Taking time for what really matters…
Yours truly,
Kaye
