Sitting on my hands isn’t easy for me.
I don’t think it’s easy for most go-getters. But alas, the last month or so, that’s what I’ve had to do. While in the past I was all about taking risks to get ahead, I’ve had to cut back my financial risks.
It has not been easy (ask my girlfriend)
I’m not good at doing nothing. But sometimes, that’s the best thing you can do.
Right now I’m just focused on getting my IRS payments out of the way, and working on my business as much as I can without spending any development money.
Ever had to do nothing?
Anyone else been in a situation where doing nothing was the best thing?
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This reminds of being in the Marines. As a sniper, once you establish your position, you must do absolutely nothing. You can’t fiddle with your gear or make phone calls or write letters. You just sit there and do nothing and wait. And once the target appears, BAM.
Too bad Obama can’t follow this advice.
Funny thing is, I can relate in a personal way about a girl (of course). And how they need space and time and all you want to do is be proactive. Works same on multiple levels with other stuff as well so.
As a writer, I can vouch for the long periods of “doing nothing.” You send submissions and queries and wait for responses. Editors and agents read your manuscripts and you must wait. You can’t fiddle with the manuscript or you’ll fiddle it to death. The only solution is to find something ELSE to do.
same here… i just can’t SIT DOWN and DO NOTHING. my boyfriend is the master of DOING NOTHING though which i totally envy
Yup, this applies to my work. There are certain things I want to do at work but for right now I know I need to not make any waves and stay the course in order to get my promotion. There’s way too much politics in big corporate offices. Generally the safest thing you can do is nothing.