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The Doing.
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Peace and anxiety.
Why limit myself to one variant of a 'mock journal'? Let's add some humor and light self-deprecation to get another.
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Date: October 31, 2024.
Mood/Emotion: Hopeful but Overwhelmed.
Title: Sigh, Another Day in the Big Leagues (Sort of).
Today was supposed to be productive. I was ready, had my coffee, and had even listened to one of those 'you’re unstoppable' podcasts. Thirty minutes in, I hit my first roadblock. I tried every trick in the book, only to end up Googling 'how to be productive when you feel like an imposter'. Not exactly the power move I imagined. On the bright side, I did learn the valuable lesson that there's always tomorrow… and a big enough coffee mug to see it through.
Date: November 2, 2024.
Mood/Emotion: Excited but Apprehensive.
Title: A Little Victory Goes a Long Way.
Today, I actually saw progress—a small win! I managed to close a deal without feeling like I was going to pass out halfway through. It felt so satisfying I rewarded myself with an expensive coffee I can’t afford. Somewhere between the espresso and oat milk, I realized that maybe I’m not terrible at this… just an overthinker who’s slightly caffeinated.
Date: November 8, 2024.
Mood/Emotion: Defeated but Determined.
Title: Taking Another One on the Chin.
Another setback today. If I had a dollar for every time something went sideways, I’d have exactly enough to fix today’s problem. But then again, I’ve learned a lot—like how not to cry in public and how to pivot like a professional ballerina. Here’s hoping tomorrow brings more victories… or at least less public embarrassment.
Date: November 12, 2024.
Mood/Emotion: Grateful, with a Side of Confusion.
Title: Mentor Moments (And a Little Real Talk).
Today, my mentor shared his 'recipe for success'. I wrote it down and then lost the paper almost immediately. Classic. But I remember the gist—something about grit and consistency. It might be a good time to start applying that instead of just tweeting about it. First step: find that piece of paper.
Date: November 16, 2024.
Mood/Emotion: Cautiously Optimistic.
Title: The Growth Spurt.
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And again, with some mods that'll work too.
My point here is that there's decent mileage in this 'entrepreneur's journey' thing; a socially worthwhile project which ought to make money, too. I'd be an idiot to not do something appropriate.
And I'm sure that for many, 'entrepreneur's journey' is more akin to a sine wave than a straight line north. As such, it's worthy of explorative consideration in a helpful manner.
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