I’m back. did you miss me? I’ve spent a couple of weeks with my son before he starts school. In this time, I have rarely had five minutes without the words ‘What can I do?’ being uttered. Unless he is in front of the TV, he seems unable to entertain himself. This is not a good state of affairs, as obviously I don’t want him watching an endless stream of Scooby Doos. Thankfully, he is now in school (all going well) and it their job to keep him stimulated and entertained for hours on end.
September is the new January as far as I am concerned, but with better weather. It’s a time for new terms, resolutions and a metaphorical shiny new pencil case. The leaves are falling off the trees, there is a crispness to the air and a few changes are afoot. Firstly, I’m going to blog more and about more than my adventures in London. Of course, London continues to be an inspiration and a source of great days out. It gives so many opportunities for great experiences; food, coffee, art, architecture, it’s all there. But I want to blog a bit more about ideas, things I’m reading (or trying to read) and something a bit ‘deeper’.
I’ve never really been one for self-help. It’s always seemed a bit touchy-feely, a bit Oprah (cue weeping on the sofa) and dare I say it, too American. I’m British, we don’t do positivity and affirmation. We are cynical and questioning. We like complaining and queuing. So far, so stereotypical. However, I’ve realised that perhaps I do need some self-help in my life. I’m a procrastinator extraordinaire. I’m embarking upon a period of change where I will need to act, be proactive and deal with knock backs (and failure). So I’ve decided to ‘feel the fear and do it anyway’. I bought a book called ‘Stop Talking, Start Doing’. It’s title called to me. I’ve talked a lot. Where is the doing? So first step, read the book. Next step, report back.
It seems ironic that I need to read a book to do things but in reality, I think what I need is a kick up the arse. Perhaps this book could be that kick?
There’s a good quote on the front of the book, which I will leave you with;
‘To achieve anything in life you have to start somewhere, be it writing a book, starting a business or climbing a mountain, this book will set you on your way.’ Sir Ranulph Fiennes OBE
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