I took Sunday off. I did some reading but no work at all. I didn’t even return any emails. It’s been busy. Sunday was a Free Day. Jay Paterson blogged about this many months ago here.
I’ve been thinking more and more about this concept of Focus and Free days, and how to best spend the 168 hours we have each week. I’ve re-read Jay’s post a few times.
It’s such a departure from my normal modus operandi. I generally work a lot. Almost every day.
I remember speaking with a friend recently. We’ll keep his identity confidential. He invited me to his cottage. I noted that I was rather busy and don’t really take very many days off. He replied, “I know. That’s why you should come to the cottage.” Point well taken!
I didn’t fully enjoy my Free Day on Sunday. All day I was hoping to get some good news, some great news really, and it never did arrive. The great news did finally arrive today, although it was short lived. But, we accept what life sends our way and treasure every moment. We act with great belief, intention and industry. And we continue to believe no matter what comes our way and no matter how many obstacles appear before us.
I was reminded yesterday of this telling quote:
“The art of resting the mind and the power of dismissing from it all care and worry is probably one of the secrets of our great men.” -Captain J.A. Hatfield
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- S. H. Southern
- Steve handles Client Outreach for Ogilvie Daugherty Financial Services, helping business owners transition profits from their business to their own pocket. His other projects include three start-up technology companies, and actively mentoring other entrepreneurs. Steve serves his community as a corporate director and volunteers his time with various not-for-profit organizations. Steve has focused his career on building and growing companies, and helping others do the same, focusing on business model validation, capital, partnerships, joint ventures, high-leverage projects, and also lead generation and conversion. Throughout his career Steve has balanced hard work with a dedication to his children, active involvement in his community, and continuous personal development. Steve can often be found outdoors with his children, running or working out, perfecting his golf game, communicating his insights via his blog and other writing projects.
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