It is almost time for me to wind down for the day. I had a good productive day today – actually I have been having a few of those for the past couple of months. Lately my focus has been laser sharp and I am working down my to do list. The year though did not start out like this. I had a pretty dull start to the year, very static and hardly moving forward in my internet marketing business. Just one of those ‘blaaaah’ few days – no progress at all – motivation was totally missing.

	I just got complacent with where I was and was not taking much action to get to the next level. After a few months of total lack of action, I realised that I had to get myself out of this ‘slow phase’.
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And so I took small baby steps – one small action a day – does not matter how small the action is – as long as you are you working towards something, you are on the right track. And that is exactly what I did. I had my goals for the year all jotted down in my notebook and I took small steps – slowly and steadily.

After about a month of these baby steps, I slowly started gaining momentum and in about couple of months, I was back on track.

Taking action is the key here. Getting complacent and losing motivation is not uncommon – especially if you are running your own business. No one can be on a positive roll all the time – when you are in a downward spiral, take some time to reflect (not too long though) and then get the ball rolling – small baby steps usually does the trick.

I am loving the current phase I am in – I love what I do for my living and most of the days I just can’t wait to get up and get started. It has always not been this easy. I have worked hard to get myself in this state of mind. I strongly believe that success comes from within.

Whilst, I am a long way from where I want to be, I strongly believe that I am on my way. I am loving the journey – there are days when I am completely lacking focus and am all over the place – but its all about pulling myself up and getting back on track and sprinting (or baby stepping ) towards my goals.

Best,

Topics: Cuppa Time | 3 Comments »

3 Responses to “Taking Baby Steps !!!”

1. cultural issue Says:
   December 15th, 2009 at 4:22 pm

   Hey,My baby has been walking since she was 10 months and is one year old now…she has only just started to walk holding hands…she never wanted to before.

2. spindles Says:
   August 8th, 2011 at 9:56 pm

   It’s hard to find knowledgeable people on this topic however you sound like you know what you’re talking about! Thanks

3. Sandy Naidu Says:
   August 12th, 2011 at 2:22 am

   Thanks

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