I get embarrassed whenever my friends say I am a man of ideas: because I am neither a genius, nor was I a gifted child.
However, I understand where they’re coming from. Whenever I watch shows, read stuff, interact with people or simply observe the world, at least one idea pops up in my head like a light bulb that you see in the cartoons. In short, ideas keep on coming.
Because of that, I needed an outlet. And writing seems to be the perfect choice. I carry a notebook and a pen. I scurry to them as soon as ideas come, wanting to express them in writing. Not wanting to forget a thing.
I still forget, though. So I needed a tool that works fast. The next thing I knew, this blog was born.
However, the ideas that I want to write and finish are too much for my tools. I wanted to finish all of them at the same time, but that is impossible. Sometimes I catch myself switching from one post to another. Not to mention the distractions that surround me.
As a result, I don’t finish anything. I took a quick glance at my blog’s control panel and here’s what I saw: 10 drafts – posts that I had started but remained unfinished. Some of the posts are finished and only need polishing. Some I still intend to complete and publish in due time. I actually have more drafts but let’s keep it simple. 10 drafts.
At first I thought I was just uninspired. But I immediately nixed the thought because if that was true, how come in my mind, those posts are already done? I knew what to write, I have them completed in my mind. But I couldn’t channel them through my fingers because they couldn’t keep up.
Suddenly, I realized, it isn’t my fingers. It’s my lack of focus. Focus is what separates unrealized ideas from successful posts. Do I want this post to end up as the 11th draft in my control panel?
I do not. So I finished this entry - not because I was pressured - but because I liked to and I wanted to; It is my joy to share and express my thoughts. Therefore, I have to will myself to success.
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And as usual, you’ve done a great job with making your point too! Very good post! (And don’t stay away from posting so long!!!)
Can you share all that inspiration? Is it contagious? I need some.
I am more focused in that I shut everything out when I have something to do, forgetting to eat, hanging on before I really have to visit the bathroom, barely remembering I have a husband and I keep at it until finished. That is not quite the right way either.
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Very true on this post. I’m also in a similar situation with quite a few posts on different projects unfinished. But I feel like I’ve only got two modes - overfocused or underfocused. I need balance lol. Thanks for a great post.
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I have a similar experience with other projects. I have discovered that thinking about them is a misery; doing them, a joy. When I finish, I tell nobody but savor the joy for a while. When I’m ready I open myself to feedback.
Thanks for sharing this. God bless.
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I swear that we are brothers with two different mothers! We have so many of the same traits; it’s crazy! And you must be a Capricorn…LOL. The way I see it bro, the more ideas you have, the less likely you are to be boring. We have to love our gift of over-creativity, because let’s face it, some people really just suck at it.
Lack of focus can certainly be a problem, but it’s only a problem if you want it to be.
As it sits, I currently have about 10 posts that are partially written on my PDA, another five essays that are waiting for a second reading before submission to a national newspaper, two short works of fiction I promised myself I’d finish before summer, and this comment … which I’m ignoring my RSS feeds to write
Sometimes we can have a great idea, but lack the appropriate lexicon to put those thoughts into coherent sentences, paragraphs and posts. Several of the worlds’ greatests authors and journalists have dozens of partially finished works that are always cooking at the back of someone’s mind, but not quite ready for prime time.
My advice, should you wish to read it, is to not worry too much about the number of unfinished posts or lack of focus (unless it’s causing problems when driving or in relationships). Instead, concentrate on what you enjoy most about writing … the thoughts
There are two types of people doers and sayers. It feels great to be able to do something that you think about. Great post, keep it up.
saedel…where have you been bro!?
Hey, that’s a great way to be. I beleive writing to be 90% dross, 10% gold- so it follows 90% of your drafts will remain dross, even with a polish, editing, and another polish, you have to know, as Kenny Rogers said, when to fold em, when to fold em, when to walk away and when to run. be proud of the drafts you never send out, they’re a mark of your pride in quality.
has anyone filed a missing person for saedel? *LOL*…hope all is fine.
Saedel is probably just busy with money making online projects. We do hope to see you back and posting again soon though
Interesting topic. Focus is choice. What do we choose to focus on? Sometimes we have to choose to focus on by what we want to accomplish, by what our goals are, rather than what comes up. Remember the 80/20 rule(Pareto Principle). 80% of your results come from 20% of your activity. We also have to remember that all work and no play makes Jack(or Jill) a dull boy. For me, the goal is to focus on doing what I need to do, so I have more time to do what I want to do.
Thanks, Tom, (TRCoach)
I get a lot of ideas as well, to the point it overwhelms me and I get a scattered feeling. I then have trouble getting the things going because of all the pulls in various directions.
I will definitely add your blog to my favorites. Really nice blog with quality discussion, I enjoy reading it. Just keep up the good work.
This is an excellent post. thanks a lot!
This is a great post. I think it is great to go out there and get what we want.
My set back has not been focus, more of analysis paralysis, basically looking into everything, knowing everything, but not doing everything. The last two years have been a wild ride as I just DO now, its great, I went to africa for 6 months, did some cage fighting, learned how to paint, and got married. Before I just would have thought about it and pretty much just lived the experience in my head.
Doingness is the creme de la creme of life for me now
Great post. It reminds me of a quote “There’s nothing quite like being sure of what’s inside your heart” It’s so true. Hope to see you back soon.
I’m a writer by hobby and can completely relate to what you are saying. Thanks for your post! Will be frequenting your blog from now on.
Nice post. I can relate even though I am not a writer like you. But so happy to know that you area writer.
You, probably, the talented person, but, seems. Little bit vain. You have written to yourselves a laudatory ode. Achieve greater success and people will tell, what you.
I also have too many ideas floating around in my head and need outlets for them. But just realized I’m now spending my time writing on someone else’s blog instead of my own! See ya-
I can relate, sometimes the ideas just overwhelm me , a legal pad and pen, think legal pad and pen, then just check em off
I can relate…sometimes I have a lot of trouble writing my thoughts, but I think you have some good ideas here.
I write for my site, http://www.dogsymptoms.org , and I am forever correcting myself. I completely agree with your post.
dude i feel you, i have a million ideas and a million projects, if only i could afford to hire a few assistants to follow me around and as i have a brilliant world changing idea to go run off and implement it….aaahhhhh that would be the life
I will definitely add your blog to my favorites. Really nice blog with quality discussion, I enjoy reading it. Just keep up the good work.
Great share. Thank you so much for the cool stuff. Keep it up.
You’ve got to pace yourself. Modern society encourages you to multitask and be frantic all the time, and that’s bad.
Hi, I found your blog on this new directory of WordPress Blogs at blackhatbootcamp.com/listofwordpressblogs. I dont know how your blog came up, must have been a typo, i duno. Anyways, I just clicked it and here I am. Your blog looks good. Have a nice day. James.
Focus is one of the most difficult things to retain with a blog. Especially with all the competing things going on in your life. And you are absolutely correct you have to push yourself through to complete some tasks, especially on those days where you are just not mentally in the game. Great post.
Im a bit like this, i always have great ideas, start them but never seem to finish them….Iv put it down to the fact that I fathom out how to complete things and then i get bored and move onto something else.
It is very true on this post. I like your point.
Yes, I agree
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no one is borned a genius.. its the hard work that build in future
Nothing but agree, focus is one of the success recipes.
Good share. Just keep up the good work.
Oh MY Gosh! You don’t know how many times I have done exactly this. In my head I am done but I never finish anything without a little help. My southern California Toyota Dealer had to assist me for hours! Just so i could find the perfect car for me. It is ridiculous but thank god for them. Great blog.
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no one is borned a genius.. its the hard work that build in future
Good share. Just keep up the good work.
Thanks for the cool post.I will definitely add your blog to my favorites.
Great post, and right on focus
That was a great thinking.
Thanks for sharing this.
nice info, I agree with you in this point. focus is better to get best result.
Great post! Keep up the great work.
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I agree it can be very hard to get started sometimes. Sometimes I find it easier to just start writing (brainstorming) and then see where it goes or takes me. Manytimes the best ideas are just a few miutes away or they can even come in your sleep. That’s why I always keep a pen and paper near me wherever I may go.
My note book is full of half finished posts and now I have no Ideal how to finish them. Even I forget the background of each article. It is not less than a curse to leave somethign unfinished. I’ll wish for your posts to be finished very soon though.
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Thanks for the great and informative post. Happy holidays
This is really interesting but I wouldn’t have believe you if you told me last year.
good post! Very true on this post.
thank you
Great post. It reminds me of a quote “There’s nothing quite like being sure of what’s inside your heart” It’s so true. Hope to see you back soon
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Great post. You have overcome a major obstacle to success. Many people have great ideas, but few put them into action. The one who is rewarded with success is the one who has an idea and makes it a reality.
This is an excellent post. thanks a lot!
Very good post and nice blog, good and clean.
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Hi Saedel, once again nice post - really good stuff! Would love it if you could start posting on this blog again - its great!
Wish I shared the same insipiration and motivation as you! But then again, I do seem to be able to finish my projects
On the other hand, sometimes it is the lack of focus accompanied with energy that creates progress in diverse areas, which can improve the likelihood of success.
0 true, great post keep it up
Focus is most important thing,it can decide your fate between success and failure.
I always carry a notebook and pencil with me wherever I go. I strongly recommend it for capturing ideas and for just being able to make a note of stuff that you remember when away from your PC.
Writing draft blog posts can be a good strategy. I like to write rough drafts and leave them for a couple of hours. When I go back I often see ways of improving the post by eliminating uneccessary content or by including extra tips and ideas.
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yes,you said 100% correct..
Your story is very interest and cool
Thanks for sharing this information with us
Nice post.thanks for sharing
I have a similar experience with other projects, so thanks for your post, very useful!
excellent and informative post.. keep it up..
I deal with similar situation . I am having troubles with my focus , Some times I just cant end up completed all what I started because I lose focus midway.
I will be back again to see what else you’ve got going on that’s new!
It generally happens when you desire to do more than your capability and other relevant limits like time, atmosphere and mood etc. The best thing to solve this problem is to prioritize the pending schedules and to finish them before starting fresh one.
Keeping the intensity of focus going on for long run gets really difficult . But you gotta try hard !
I find my self to be much the same way.. I too have to sometimes “will my self to success” I find my mind wondering. I find a RedBull can do the trick..
Great one!It is very true on this post. I like your point.
Very good post! You’ve done a great job with making your point too!
Excellent!
it’s inspirational
wow!!!!,great post,anymore?
I have a similar experience with other projects. I have discovered that thinking about them is a misery; doing them, a joy. When I finish, I tell nobody but savor the joy for a while. When I’m ready I open myself to feedback.
Thanks for sharing this. God bless.
Nice article. Thanks for information
Good point and nice artice.
Its all about not forcing yourself to do it. If you have to force your self you will never like doing it. You have to let to art come to you and it will.
Super interesting what you propose, much of the work performance depends on the concentration
Excellent!
Excellent!
Very nice
So true, focus is better to get best result.
Great post. Thanks for information.
I would go further and say that focus is what separates potentially great accomplishments coming from good ideas from total failures.
Very true it takes will power and dedication to succeed online, keep it up.
Speaking of focus, it looks from your activity on the blog that you have been focused on other projects recently. Hope you are doing well. I look forward to reading your blog.
hi… I am a new as blogger and your post is very useful cause I have the same experience.. hopping we can share each other next time.. regards.
“Therefore, I have to will myself to success..” hmm..its absolutely right..!! keep writing bro… regards, ynview.
haha…
my major problem - focus.
I love building websites and ideas flow to me all the time - I usually get started and 20% down the line - pop goes a new idea and I’m on it… I’d say my biggest distraction is ‘Ideas’ haha…
Good article. Thanks for information.
Interesting post. Thanks for information.
I know exactly what you mean…
i´m a new blogger too and always i´m looking for interesting post like this.
thank you for sharing
I love building websites and ideas flow to me all the time - I usually get started and 20% down the line - pop goes a new idea and I’m on it…
Thanks for the post. I could relate as I flow from one idea to another. I have to write everything down.
Your friend not lie to you, understand your feelings but true your mind having brilliant ideas.
great post.
thank you
interesting post. bye and thanks!
yes friends admiring your idea and missing you and your post a lot
Some time it may become embarrassed but kept cool mind for more batter ideas, looking for more post.
Отлично написано. Позитива конечно не хватает, но читал на одном дыхании
Что то слишком мудрено… И по-моему расчитано на блогера чем на вебмастера
Ой, благодарю
Здорово!
great post.
thank you
Классная статья - спасибо!
good post. but the most important thing is that some people just make out the plans and never implement on them but some live their life in a manner that they never have to make big ideas to implement on it.
simple, just do one thing at a time, relax, and wait for the money to come in from the first idea before going on to the 16th one
trouble with someone like you is that theres always a new idea so the old one gets left in the back of your head until oneday it just shows its little head and bang! your back on to that idea.
take time to complete one idea and make it big rather than many ideas that equate to nothing
This is a very encouraging post. Great advice.
I’ve only just started my blog in the last couple of months and I’ve lapsed a little already. Thanks for the inspirational post.
real word helpful post for blogger and blogging too.
Planning about to start blog sure hopeful about your post helpful for blog.
useful information for blogging
great useful information for blogging
Your every posts are really genius writting. So don’s keep them only draft and publish them! Thanks.
Your draft for new blogger as well for old blogger can take advantage.
trouble with someone like you is that theres always a new idea so the old
Your every posts are really genius writting. So don’s keep them only draft and publish them! Thanks.
I just DO now, its great, I went to africa for 6 months, did some cage fighting, learned how to paint, and got married.
. And you are absolutely correct you have to push yourself through to complete some tasks
I hope that you will stop by and check out the other great submissions this week — and participate again in the future.
There are two types of people doers and sayers. It feels great to be able to do something that you think about. Great post, keep it up.
I know what it’s like to look at your wordpress control panel and see a pile of drafts.
So many ideas, so little time….
Yes great article thanks. hope u will publish more posts. have a great day.
great post!.. I know how you feel too, always got ideas running through my head too!
We haven’t heard from you lately. You are probably busy implementing ideas. Hope all is well.
What i liked most in this story the last sentenance written: “I have to will myself to success.”…