I’ve written a few posts about “being busy, busy, busy” all day long, but not making progress towards accomplishing your goals. My advice usually boils down to – focus on your priorities and complete those tasks first.
A recap of those posts . . .
Don’t Confuse Progress With Motion – The Procrastination Dilemma
Direct Sellers – Are You Majoring in the Minors?
Direct Sellers – Are You Majoring in the Minors, Part 2
However, I really haven’t written much on HOW to identify your priorities.
One of the great things about the Ultimate Blog Challenge is the people you meet – and the great resource they can become. When it comes to how to identify WHAT you are really about – I found a great series of blog posts written by MamaRed Knight.
MamaRed and I both share a passion for working smarter not harder! And, amazingly, our answer to the question, “Which app should I use” is the same – “I don’t know – what are you trying to do?” We are both – start with the end in mind – type gals.
What I really love about MamaRed is her ability to state it like it is!
To help me stay on the path consistent with my priorities, I’ve printed out her 10 questions – and vow to revist them often. Each time I’m thinking of starting a new project, meeting with a new resource partner, chatting with a potential client – I’m rereading this list!
I urge you to see how many of her questions you can answer, and post your thoughts below!
Great post! You’ve given me a lot to think about in this post.
Visiting from the UBC.
Rhondda
Glad you found value, Rhondda!
Lisa
Good for you finding someone with similar interests & being able to learn from them! Its always nice to have someone else to share goals with.
Tracie –
I agree – a hidden blessing with the UBC is finding like minded folks!
Thanks for stopping by!
Lisa
Hi Lisa! Thank you so much for including me as part of your SuccessRecipe for this thing we call “life” and “business.” As a Business Technology Strategist, helping small business owners get back to doing what they love most, I’ve found these are the essential first steps. I’m honored you’re including them on your “be sure to answer first” list!
Laugh Lots, Love More!
MamaRed
MamaRed –
My pleasure including your fabulous blog posts! The are awesome, as are you! Keep the great content coming!
Lisa
Hi Lisa,
I’m just starting a blog that I plan to turn into a business soon so these questions are very helpful. Kudos to you and MamaRed Knight for providing them. These are solid questions to consider.
BTW I also love chocolate :)
Barbara
http://www.glutenfreehomestead.com
Barbara –
Thanks for visiting! I’m so glad you found value in these posts. “If I knew then what I know now” . . . yep . . . these sure are helpful! Good luck w/ your business – stop back and let me know how it’s going!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE chocolate!
Lisa
I love MammaRed… she’s a beautiful person and inspiring motivator! I love her hat – isn’t it the best?
Cuss Less, Laugh More – what can I say? She’s my kind of people. Thanks for sharing this list. Somehow I missed it!
Bonnie –
So glad you were able to catch the list this time around. She started the UBC with these 10 blog posts, and I waited each day for the next one! Agreed – “good peeps is MamaRed!” :)
Lisa
Awwwwwwww shucks Bonnie … you’re such a doll and I appreciate your support and kind words. Glad you caught them on Lisa’s post and that Lisa was a sweetie pie for letting me guest post with her (plus it gave me a chance to use List.ly again!).
Thank you so much for the opportunity Lisa…debating on what the next posts are going to be. Didn’t do the 30 AND got these done which I had been nattering about doing for quite some time.
Barbara…lots of blessings on your new venture. Looking forward to hearing how it is going!
Laugh Lots, Love More!
MamaRed