I have a loving wife, great kids and a successful career but I can never seem to finish those projects that I started last week. The project I saw in the Sunday paper or my favorite website, and said myself i have to try that. They surround me, robotics kits, unfinished articles, abandoned website designs and each unfinished project fuels my self image as a procrastinator. It reminds me of the South Bank area of London, a dreary area neglected over decades, run down but full of potential. Finally, Londoners recognised the potential and redeveloped the South Bank into valuable recreation area, street theatre, museums and cafes abound and we make it our home when in that great city. I began thinking of my life as the South Bank, forgotten and in disarray but full of potential of my South Bank Projects.
This year I’m taking charge of my time, before launching any new project I take a moment to understand what I expect to achieve, the cost, the time required to reach the finish. By understanding the goal, I can better execute my overall plan and discard the passing fancies to concentrate on the South Bank Projects that will enhance my life and bring me the most satisfaction. Along the way, I hope to inspire other people to take charge of their life, and reap the rewards living your dreams rather than dreaming your life.
The first South Bank Project on my list is this blog.
Aim
Create and maintain a blog throughout 2007.
Goal
To inspire other people to take charge of their lives, and learn from their journeys.
Actions
Create the South Bank Projects blog at TypePad. [Complete]
Write two blog entries every week.
Respond to all emails and comments.
South Bank Projects is not just focussed on my journey, each week I will bring you information that you can use in your journey. We may be headed to different places but the road we travel is the same. I welcome your encouragement, ideas and comments.