A columnist that I regularly read, Robert Ringer, recently wrote, "Each of us has a special gift, but all too often we overlook it. And the reason we overlook it is because we tend to take for granted that which comes easy to us. Learn to appreciate yourself and focus on that one thing that you do really well."
He goes on to say, "Tomorrow, when you walk into your office, vigilantly focus on your special gift to the exclusion of everything else — even seemingly important matters. Above all, don’t work on your problems until the end of the day. Your freshest hours should be reserved for applying your special gift to opportunities that are all around you. That’s where the money is." I generally agree with Mr. Ringer's assesments.
If we each need to focus on our special gift, what should you be doing? Checking your email or creating art? Counting the hits on your web site or creating art? Packing a crate or creating art?
The answer is . . . creating art! Create your art first, then cram in all the "clerical" tasks. . . better yet, get someone else to do the clerical tasks...too bad we all can't have the proverbial "artist's spouse."
Sincerely,
Clint Watson
Software Craftsman and Art Fanatic
PS: To read more of Robert Ringer's A Voice of Sanity in an Insane World, please visit:
http://www.robertringer.com
