Task Prioritization

As I moved through last week, I uncovered many new thoughts. I try to stay focused on a single objective, but all of these flashy new things pop up.

So, I have been told on two separate occasions that this is not the "best" blogging platform. I'm not really part of the "blogosphere" here and that I need to move to a better platform. So, I've taken it into consideration and, when the priority is as important as others, will move to a new platform. But this brought up some other things as well.

We each do things based on our own perceived value from those actions. For me, this blog is an exercise both in psycho-analysis (of myself) and discipline. It is more about the commitment to publishing and practice in communication than any traditional "blog" type activities. Would I like it to eventually turn into a method of self-promotion? Sure! But, that isn't the primary goal. Will I take others' consideration that this isn't the best platform seriously? Yes, definitely, but all in its own time.

So, when we approach issues, advice and tasks, it is critically important that we put them in their appropriate prioritized order and perspective. I have client issues to work on now, and they must come first. For right now, this blog is satisfying my personal needs, and as I need it to grow, move or progress, I will adjust accordingly.

So, the business lesson here is the same: As we move into more difficult times, it is very "easy" to find shiny-object type distractions to move us from our intended goal, rather than toward it. Make sure you take the time to understand your objectives. Stay the course...everything in it's own priority.