The Big Picture

In case you don’t know I’m a planner. I like to plan. I like to think on a larger than life scale, and if I see anything smaller than ‘5 years from now’ it doesn’t really make cense. While this is a great attribute to have as a MD or something, it’s also extremely difficult because I struggle to think about here and now. I can’t see the point of looking at right now, because I’m thinking about next year November.

As a result of my large outlook on life, I dream. A lot. Like all the time. I have so many ideas for the future, and I devote a lot of my time to thinking about the future, a future which in many cases is entirely feasible. There is however one problem. I actually have to start working now in order for that future to become a reality. I’m sure you can see where I’m going with this…

If you want to be an amazing guitar player, you actually have to practice guitar, and not once a week, but two or three hours a day. It’s the only way you’ll achieve your dream. Now the truth is that anyone can be an awesome guitar player if they put in the time, but only people who put the time in ever get to that level. Not as much fun anymore, now is it?

For a long time I thought I was just lazy, or perhaps the ultimate procrastinator of all time but recently I found out why I dream so much. A few weeks ago my brother did an Mias Briggs personality test, and we found out a lot about him. Then I dug out my Mias Briggs results, and read up about my personality type.

Turns out that I’m either an INTJ or an ENTJ, depending on the situation [at times I am introverted and when with others I will become extroverted]. What I discovered is that people with my personality type usually prefer theoretical concepts, often enjoying abstract art and theorems.

Suddenly I realized that I’m not lazy. I’m doing what I enjoy, which is awesome. Now, while this doesn’t mean that sitting around think about nice things is acceptable behavior, but I now know that this is part of my personality I need to address. So I’ve come up with a cunning plan to help myself continue to move forward: Each day I will set myself a minimum of two tasks which I will be required to complete by the end of the day.

It may sound silly, and it may not sound like enough, but it’s a start. A small start, but a start nonetheless.

Today’s tasks are:
Finish my CV off and have it ready for the SABC and Murray [Check]
Get a quote for the sound system for my 21st party [Almost Check]

I predict a great party coming up, but more details on the way…