When Should I Implement My Plan?
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.
Preamble
OK, I’ve thrown a lot at you during this series of blogs. Perhaps you have some work to do to complete your goals template. Do you need to stop and do some more work? If you do, please take that time now. Before you get distracted. Before something “important” comes up. Because, and you already know this, once you stop to take a break, it’s very difficult to get back into the mode.
A personal story about my journey
I’d like to tell you another story. When I decided to join the Air Force, my only goal was to learn a trade, that is, to be an aircraft mechanic, so I could support my family. Once I got into the work and formal education, I discovered I enjoyed learning and growing.
You may know I consider the US military to be perhaps the greatest organization in the world. Why is that? Because if you meet the minimum qualifications to be accepted, they will give you an almost unlimited opportunity to grow, learn, and succeed. Your altitude, that is how high you can go, is only limited to your attitude and your willingness to work very hard. So many people, millions, have been helped by the US military over the years. Not only those of us who served, but those in other countries who have tasted the freedom and opportunity that democracy brings. Often, that first taste is an interaction with a US military member who has put their life in danger and is there to help them.
Anyway, back to the story. Once I was enrolled in my formal education and getting experience, I realized that I could go much higher than I originally thought. The path was rather crooked, and I won’t get into that now, but I decided to seek my bachelor’s degree and then my master's. And I was successful. But what I realized was while I was engaged, it was very difficult and I knew that if I took a break, I may not start back up. And that’s the point I’m trying to drive home to you now. Because you have started your journey to be happy and successful, to achieve your dreams and live your best life, don’t stop now! Keep going, don’t take a break!
When do I start?
But the bigger question is this…Now that the planning is done, when should you start achieving your dreams?
Well, the short answer is now. Today. Not tomorrow, not next week. Take intentional action this very day. Because once you take a break, the easy thing is not to come back, and then you join the 97% of the population who are not living the dreams they want to. The almost 80% of the people who are either unmotivated or unhappy at their work. The over 50% of Americans who say they are not properly prepared for retirement. Start now, take daily action, and stay with it. These are your keys to living your best life.
Summary
In Notes 1 and 2, you can view two short videos that help me make the point that the time for action is now. For you to be the best you can be. So you can achieve your dreams and live your best life.
The time is now.
That’s all for this week!
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What’s in it for me?
If you want to get ahead in life, if you want to achieve your dreams and live your best life, you must take meaningful, deliberate action that follows a proven path. Getting ahead is about learning what to do and then doing it over time.
Call to Action
Just. Do. Something. Make a decision on what you want or need to do, define the path, and get after it. Do it today.
Recommended Resources
See notes below for either of my books.
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Notes
Please note that as an Amazon Affiliate, I may earn a small commission on the sale of any of these recommended resources.
Jocko Willink, Time is running out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOYgiWEoJgs
The time is now: https://youtu.be/e7Jb-YVxr2A
Achieve Your Dreams: A Complete Guide to Live Your Best Life, by David Giustozzi: https://amzn.to/3IxEFgy
Everyday Cooking for Everyday People Like Us, by David Giustozzi: https://amzn.to/437OhVQ