Category: Up Front and Personal

Keep showing up

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-I am a podcaster and YouTuber in addition to my full time job. I want the Podcasting and other ventures to eventually be my full time job. I work hard at it and it takes a lot of hours. It is rewarding.

There are times that I get frustrated, my anxiety ramps up, I wonder if I am good enough, smart enough, etc. Classic imposter syndrome.

I learned many years ago that the secret is just showing up. That’s it. Just keep showing up. The imposter syndrome may always be there, but if you keep showing up and putting the work in, you will get better.

My Bullet Journal method

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-I do a simplified version of the Bullet Journal. I start out with a title page, an index, and a future log. I write down lists of audiobooks, physical books, Kindle books, movies, and TV Shows that I want to watch. Then I write down any important work notes that I need to remember over the long term. Then I make a life plan for myself and write down all of the blogging, podcasting, YouTube, social media, personal, and professional goals I have for myself.

Then I create a monthly log with a calendar and specific tasks that I want to accomplish for that month. Things like read two books, watch one movie, whether I am on call at my job, etc. Then I do a daily log that is really just a list of things I need or want to do every day. I make note of whether I completed them and leave some room at the bottom for any notes for the next day or important things that I need to remember.

I am currently using a Leuchtturm 1917 411 notebook. I also am currently using the lined version, but may switch to a dotted notebook when I am done with this one. I switch pen colors every month between black, blue, and red.

What kind of note taking method do you use?

Discipline and determination

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-I’ve been sick this week, and I missed two days of work. That puts me behind on things that I need to accomplish. So when I get back into the office this morning, I have a list of things that need to get done.

How do I get it done? It goes back to discipline. You can have all the want and drive in the world, but until you actually put word to screen, pen to paper, etc. It means nothing. I was determined to write 5 pages worth of script for my podcast. I means nothing until I actually sat down and did it. Then it feels good when I get it accomplished.

Surrounded by death

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-A lot of people I know have died lately. It’s all been distant relatives or family friends. It’s weird to me. They say death runs in three and I am up to 5 in the past 10 days.

I was thinking a couple of months ago that there seem to be two types of people. Those who would go to the funeral, but it is highly inconvenient to them for some reason. Then there are those who would go to the funeral if it were held at the North Pole on Christmas morning. I have been both types during my lifetime.

Living After Gastric Bypass: My Ongoing Journey

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-I had gastric bypass surgery four years ago this past May. I have had struggles the past two years with a little weight gain, but mostly discomfort. I am bad about not taking my time to eat and as a result, have a lot of trapped air that leads to discomfort.

I also struggle to get my daily steps in as well as getting enough protein and water. I try to focus on taking it one day at a time as I know that this is a tool to a better lifestyle and not a magic fix. I do get frustrated though, mainly at myself. The struggle continues.

Monday Musings for June 1, 2020

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I had a talk with my longtime friend Big TJ about life:

https://www.blogtalkradio.com/squaredcircletheater/2020/05/31/the-end-of-may

My week was hectic. I reread one of my favorite personal development books:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24740776-the-strangest-secret

Still working on Wings, Unsolved Mysteries, and have started this classic, which I have never seen before:

www.gstatic.com/tv/thumb/v22vodart/15227/p15227...

Stay safe, stay healthy, and remain optimistic.

-Joey

Tragedy in Blacksburg

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The tragedy at Virginia Tech this week hit close to home for me. I work and live in a college community and something like this could have happened anywhere. The community is in shock and grieving and it will be a while before things will settle down there. Now is the time for our thoughts and prayers to be with those in that community. It is a very cliche’ thing to think, but the phrase “There but for the grace of God go I” just kept popping into my head yesterday. Let me know what you think.