It's Time For Change
After spending most of the day with this post nibbling my ear, it seems that the best way forward is just by coming out and saying it. So without further delay, it's time for change.
Not 'a change', though that is somewhat the case. For the last thirteen or so months, I have been in 'Phase One' of whatever it is that I am doing. Let's see if I can manage to get this across succinctly, slim chance, I know.
Like many of us here, I came into WA with no idea of what to expect or where it was heading. Within a short space of time two things happened. First, I realised that I had happened upon an incredible opportunity and second, that there was a good chance that I was going to be here for a very long time.
Both of those sentiments still hold true and in some respects are felt more strongly now. It also gave me the chance to let my ambition take root and grow. I'll try not to be too cryptic. Let's just say that one of my dreams is to create something that ultimately will help people. As that is part of WA's ethos, you can see how it felt like a serendipitous event of gigantic proportions, at least to me.
A plan began to formulate. This has changed and grown over my short tenure here. That I put down to breathtakingly extraordinary community. I have watched, listened, learned and absorbed.
Phase one was to create an online presence. WA has enabled me to do that. It has provided the very backbone of everything that will follow. It's a beautifully symbiotic relationship and one that has no end.
I originally gave myself eighteen months to two years to achieve that goal. Well, I both overestimated the time it would take and underestimated the power that WA has, as an online 'tour de force' if you will.
I feel that now the time is right for me to move into phase two (It's a lot less organised than it sounds, it's still just little ole' me) This new phase is two-fold.
Having an online 'presence' is all well and good but if no one has heard of you, doesn't know who you are, or what you stand for, then it's worth squat, zip, zero. So I need to move into other areas. 'Press the flesh' figuratively speaking and on a digital level, for now anyway.
The second prong, or tine, to this forked offensive will be the monetary aspect. To realise this to the fullest, I will need to utilise all that is taught here and much of what is passed on from those who have 'gone before'.
How long before we hit phase three ? Who knows. One and a half to two years would be my guess. If it takes longer, so be it. We can only control what we can control.
The long and short of it (as if I could be short, although my son thinks I am at 5'10", hmm) is that I need to redirect my energies.
Whenever I see a post where someone is saying that they will be spending more time on their sites, it makes me sad. More so when it's followed up by statements like 'WA doesn't pay the bills'. Personally I think it does, albeit indirectly. It does more than that, it gives us the framework within which we can design and create our futures. So there.
Where were we ? Ah yes, 'the long and the short of it'. I will be pulling back, ever so slightly, in my 'posting' endeavours. On average, it takes between an hour and an hour and a half to put out a post here. I know that's my choice but I really don't do 'short', regardless of what my son says. Minimum, that's seven hours a week.
Outside of WA, I will be reducing the amount of times I visit my friends during their lunch break. Most days that's two hours, from the time I leave the house to when I return. Add both of those together and you have a big chunk of time.
As I said "Ever so slightly" doesn't mean 'not at all' maybe just not everyday.
That's all folks, I just wanted to put it out there in the only way I know how, a long-winded monologue. It was also the right thing to do, as you are my dear friends and I wanted you to know what's going on.
Here's hoping you're having the best of times today.
Twack Romero.
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Twack, I have been here since 2017 I have gone through 1 and 2 and now I am working on 3.
I just took the opportunity to look at your accomplishments when you arrived here. Your activity has been extraordinary and has been a benefit for many of us here at WA.
I am not a goal setter but it just seems that when I put my mind to something I usually accomplish what I set out to do. Like a clock that never stops. All that we do is just one more step forward to our goals. We are all unique in how we accomplish this.
We can look back and see how we have progressed and it is amazing the progress will see. So, ya, give yourself a big pat on the back and forge forward.
Thank you so much Linda, such a thoughtful reply.
I like "a clock that never stops" and agree whole heartedly. I have no intention of stopping and will heed you advice and just keep putting one foot in front of the other.
Forge forward we will.
A very wise decision, Twack. You have given so much of your time to WA members right from the beginning and it is time to 'look after yourself'.
Although I haven't read anywhere near all of your posts, not because I have wanted too, from every post of yours that I have read, I've learned something.
The content you produce is knowledgeable, interesting, fun, and, above all else, absolutely great reading.
Produce similarly within your website and success will be yours.
I know we will still be seeing you, but be certain to keep focused on your own success that is out there waiting for you.
Cheers, and best wishes!
Valerie
Thank you Valerie, this is such a lovely reply. Such kind words and I am massively grateful to you.
Writing here is a joy and I do struggle to recreate it on my sites. I have one young site, that I am trying to emulate my work here, on. We'll see how that goes.
I think I had been posting everyday for the last 120 or so, possibly more. It wouldn't be so bad if I could write short posts but they just don't seem to go that way.
I shall still be posting, reading and commenting, just not as much.
Have a splendid evening and an even better weekend.
My pleasure, Twack. And, thank you for your kind response.
I feel sure the lengthy posts published to your website will be of great benefit. My struggle is to create lengthy posts!
Keep at it the way you have been doing and all will be fine.
Have a wonderful weekend.
I've stepped into the phase two after three and half months Twack, but I still do enjoy nipping in and reading your posts whenever I remember I could do that :)
So I hope you will keep writing. I believe you will achieve your goals sooner or later and because you don't mind if it's sooner or later, it will be just great. If that makes sense.
I seem to think less and write more, used to spend much more time thinking whether I should put things this way or that way and now I just keep churning them out. Don't know if it's better or worse but it's kind of development.
Thank you Lenka. Fear not, I shall continue writing, if anything, I'll be doing more of it.
Thank you for your confidence in me. You are right, the time it takes is not a factor. If we keep on going then utlimately we will achieve what we set out to do, it's inevitable.
I shall still post, just not as often, as I'll need that time to be used elsewhere. WA is still a hugely important factor in all of this, that's for sure.
Personally, I think it's 'better'. Let's face it, you're still thinking, just now you are putting those thoughts onto a page.
Yeah, still thinking, that's what never stops.
I still could be much more productive, the thing is I think too much and sometimes overthink. But I guess it belongs to me :)
So I'll be looking for more posts of you.
Hey,
I tread this yesterday of course only decided to sleep on it before I responded!
The ability to know when things need to happen is indeed very valuable, as some people go through life and not take action even when their innards are screaming at them...lets ponder that life.
Then I got thinking because I felt the other day when you kindly responded to my two month update missive that you were thinking on this especially the phenomenal I kindly received on the business aspects...if I had any part in that decision which I very much doubt, I am very happy about it!!
That is the objective and I am equally happy that you have arrived at a point obviously to do something about that intent as I know a good chunk of time is devoted to it and I know you are great lol however even you would need to split yourself in two which you cannot do physically only it is possible to keep abreast through prioritization and more or less do both so far as the intent comes first.
So friend I have no doubts whatsoever that you have thought it through and also know like everything, it has to come from within and all of us have that!! it's only knowing when we are ready to commit to it and you obviously are, as you would never make a move towards it if you did not think you are prepared to commit your time to it.
More grease to your elbows and I believe a pact was made with Jeff and I that we will get there and get there we will!!
Enjoy!! lols
R.
Thank you Rami, as always, you're very kind.
It's nigh on impossible to explain it all here, as in my eyes, I would see it as self promoting.
I knew the time was coming, that was always going to be the way it had to be. The 'when' just came sooner than I had originally thought.
I shall still be very active here, just won't be putting out quite as many posts.
Redeploying my time is the only way, as you quite rightly said, I can't split myself in two. I'll gain ten hours through not going to the garage everyday, that will be slightly sad but needs must.
What I am trying to achieve will take a few years but ultimately it will be worth it, not necessarily financially either. 'Non profits' tend to be like that.
That's another reason to better direct my time. We spoke before about multiple income streams, well that needs to happen and that will take time as well. Throw in a dose of everyday life and you're maxed out.
Like I said, it's difficult to explain it all here.
'It's all good' though.
Enjoy your evening.
You don't need to explain your excellent reputation and ways precede you...!!
What you have forged in terms of relationships is most admirable!! As your shining quest and commitment through sheer stint of distinctive effort is unassailable....It is a most formidable foundation for a man of your vision in what you wish to achieve...It is a very inelegant, unkind and unjust deranged person indeed that can even utter 'without merit' as he/she will be assailed by those who even have an inkling of you not to speak of those who have been truly privilaged to get to know even a part of you.
Your decision and it is time told me all that I required to know!!
As you said your not going anywhere!!! Lols. It's all good. ;)
You have an equally pleasant evening too, Ambassador Extraordinaire Twack!! ;
R.
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T,
As your Phase 1 has been such a HUGE success, I'm positive your Phase 2 will be as well!
I want to say something deep and meaningful but at 2:13 AM... that's all I have. (I may stop back in, after I take time to ponder, and organize my thoughts with a more awakened state of mind)!
S
S,
Thank you for your vote of confidence, I need them. It can feel a little disconcerting. It would be very easy to stay as I am, as that is comfortable.
If we never move outside of our comfort zone, then nothing changes.
It is exciting though.
T