It seems like so many businesses have essentially shut down for the rest of the year. When I find myself in this situation, where I can’t get much of anything to happen, I step back. Everyone and his or her aunt is writing about goal setting for the new year, and it is vitally important to know where you’re heading. I like to use these two weeks to take a break and “fill myself up” with good reading on a wide variety of business topics. This gives me the mental sharpness and positive outlook to really start the new year out right.
This week I am reading books about organization, time management, fulfilling a life dream and entrepreneurship. Yes, that is four books plus the latest Sue Grafton. I’m also starting a brainless knitting project to keep my fingers busy, which gives me time to sit and think. I also got a new grid notebook to write down what comes to mind and a fresh bottle of brown ink for my beloved fountain pen. I can hardly wait to see what great ideas and insights flow from that pen. I wish you the same. Let me know what your ideas and insights are.
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:34 pm
When we have time to spare it is difficult sometimes to decide what we’re going to do. After that decision is made, having a plan to organize your activities will help you focus about what you’re doing. Personally, I keep myself busy writing.
December 23rd, 2007 at 1:02 am
I like to stop, relax and do something for myself. Be quiet and listen, I then find out what I need. I read a great article yesterday about the founder of Baby Einstein. This got my mental juices flowing. A pick me up I needed.
Happy Holidays!
Leslie
December 23rd, 2007 at 1:33 pm
I have retired young which was always my vision. However, after selling my business i find i have nothing to do.
I cannot find people the same age to do things with as they are working or do not have any money (after taxes) to go anywhere.
Hobbies are an option, but cannot seem to get at it. Volunteering is another option but then i would be tied down again…..ho hum.
I wish there was a yearly get together for the early retired to find each others interests and provide social similarities.
Readers may have no empathy, but after being a busy business owner to doing nothing, is difficult.
February 4th, 2008 at 11:51 am
Dean brings up a very interesting issue. Anyone have suggestions for him?