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I’ve been pondering lately how I can possibly make a difference when we have such huge, intractable problems. I’m just one person with limited resources.
It feels hopeless.
But the truth is that big changes are made in small increments. Even though it may feel ineffective at times.
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WE WOULD LIKE TO THINK that following the guidebook will make choices nice and neat and clean. So you might be discouraged at how, well, it’s a bit of a mess.
I just wanted to say this: you’re OK.
If it was nice and clean and orderly, everybody else could do it. The fact that choices ARE hard to make means that you have to put some work into creating order out of chaos.
And the universe is always going towards chaos.
OFTEN, PEOPLE BECOME PARALYZED by the tasks ahead.
If you think about it, though, the list of problems to be solved and tasks to be performed is ALWAYS infinite. Infinite in the sense that it extends beyond our ability to keep them all in mind.
So it’s not a problem that’s unique to you.
But how do you stay away from getting depressed and paralyzed?
WE ALL GET DISCOURAGED. It’s a part of the human condition, and a constant struggle.
But the fact is that those who reap great rewards are not so much those who are smart, talented, or lucky. It’s those who are persistent learners and adapters.
“Rewards” in this case might be monetary goals, fame, impact, or spiritual development. Doesn’t matter.
MANY OF US STRUGGLE to keep the energy going. 
Running a business is hard work!
It can be a deep test of character.
I’ve found that persistence is partially an innate characteristic, but is also a skill which can be intentionally developed.
I was amazed (and grateful!) to discover that my 2-year-old’s weakness was having the attention span of a goldfish. Read the rest of this entry »
The Values-Based Business 