Big Plans Don’t Equal Big Moves
There is this problem I have. I like to make big plans. This in particular isn’t the problem, the problem is not following up on the big plans. You see, the plans are so big that there is no way you can just do them in one day for example. It’s like planning to go to the moon and by the next month you realize that you aren’t any closer than you were when you made the plan.
How easy is it to get caught up in the big plan you are making? Maybe you want to be a superstar singer. You get so caught up in that idea that you don’t realize the little things you need to do to make it happen. Nothing is wrong with the big plan as long as you realize there are a lot of little plans inside of it.
You can’t just meet a woman and say you are going to marry her without realizing that there will be a lot of little steps in between. The end result of big plans never just happen. We wish they would because they are so damn cool. Trust me, all of my big plans rock the house and waking up the next day realizing that I am no where closer than before is frustrating until I remember I have to make the moves to make the plans happen.
Actions speak louder than words as they say and in this case actions speak louder than thoughts as well. Look how hard it can be to do a little plan at times. Clean out the garage is a simple enough plan, but how often does it get pushed back week after week? If we can’t follow up on something simple like that, how can we expect to the first person to set foot in every country of the world?
I am all for the big idea. I am all for the grandiose scheme. They get me excited just as much as the next person. However, I get even more excited when I see them executed. It’s always inspiring to hear someone say “it has always been my dream to…” and it happens.
Big plans don’t equal big moves, but big moves always equal big plans.
Oli # —
Yeah I have problems following up too. Just one example: I have about half a dozen projects that, if developed from ideas, mocks and very simple proof-of-concepts, could be ultra-mega-awesome.
I have a habit of getting caught up in a minor technicality, never getting over it and losing interest.
At the moment I have the blueprints for the best (seriously) blogging engine in existence. In my head, it’s fast, efficient and roaringly easy to use, taking just a couple of clicks to set up.
The theming engine is the blocker. Everything I’ve used and seen doesn’t quite fit the model I need and I can’t find the effort to write my own.
It’s frustrating because it shows me my own inadequacies very plainly so part of me is trying to put the whole thing out of my mind - which doesn’t help when trying to find the best way to get past the block.
Similarly frustrating is I know that if I stopped tossing around, watched fewer youtube clips, read fewer meaningless Linux rants and just DID IT, I’d have launched this thing last month.
Now I’m all pissed off. Thanks Paul ;P
Scrivs # —
It’s hard having a great idea and coming to the conclusion that maybe it isn’t time for you to implement it or it just isn’t meant to be. Being pissed can sometimes serve as great motivation so you are welcome.
Oli # —
Indeed. Just sharing the above has given me fresh enthusiasm. I hope it’s still there in the morning and then I’m going to kick some ass.
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