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This is my morning’s meditation. To help me stay focused as I begin a new business venture. Because it’s new to me, I am a bit anxious. And this causes me to get tangled up in the mistakes I’ve made in the past. The failures. The costly decisions. You know - all the bad and none of the good!
Sometimes, I’ll get so tangled up in the memories of yesterday or the dreams of my tomorrows that I lose sight of the golden moment that's right now.
The person I am today is shaped by the choices and experiences I’ve had to this point. This includes every triumph, setback, hiccup, mistake, loss, and win. Getting tangled up in the negative makes no sense. Because my past is not my future. It's only a chapter, not the whole book.
Now, let's zoom in on the second part of that quote: "What you'll be is what you do now." Oh, how exciting is that? My future isn't written in stone; it's more like wet clay. I can mold it, shape it, and bring to life any vision I dare to dream.
The key is to seize the day—right now. To be mindful of my actions today is like laying down bricks for the castle I’ll live in tomorrow. Each choice, no matter how small, is a stepping stone to something marvelous.
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A Marketing Tip
When you’re reading a trade article or publication, listening to a podcast, or watching a livestream, you will see remarks made by colleagues or competitors. You either agree or disagree. Seize the opportunity to respond. Even better, draft a press releases refuting or supporting the opinions. And if you can be a bit controversial, do it. No, don’t incite a riot! Instead, share your view and explain why you disagree. The more important or influential the person you’re refuting is, the more controversial you appear to be, and the more likely your efforts will produce results.
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From the Research Files
aka random bits of info you may or may not be able to use in your life
Electric vehicles (EVs) made their debut not in the tech-savvy 21st century, but way back in 1890 in Des Moines, Iowa. This first vehicle, a six-passenger car, had a modest top speed of 14 mph. It ignited a nationwide interest in EVs, leading to a remarkable era where 90% of New York City's taxis were electric by 1899.
In the early 1900s, electric cars enjoyed a surge in popularity, especially among urban residents and women, due to their quiet operation, lack of exhaust emissions, and ease of use compared to their gasoline and steam counterparts. However, the advent of the mass-produced, gasoline-powered Ford Model T, coupled with the discovery of Texas crude oil, made gasoline cars significantly more affordable and accessible, thereby overshadowing electric cars.
The oil crises of the 1970s reawakened interest in EVs, linking our past to our future in the quest for sustainable transportation.
“I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You're doing things you've never done before, and more importantly, you're doing something.” ~ Neil Gaiman
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