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  • Baby Steps, Big Wins: Tackling Life One Tiny Task at a Time

    “Baby steps.” I never truly understood what that meant—until I got older.

    And no, I’m not talking about the adorable wobbly first steps your toddler takes (though those are pretty awesome). I’m talking about the small, manageable steps we need to take as adults—to complete tasks, overcome obstacles, or chase our goals. The stuff that actually moves us forward in life.

    Like Brian Tracy says in his book Eat That Frog:

    “You eat the frog one bite at a time.”

    As a kid, that concept flew right over my head. For me, it was always all or nothing: either you do something or you don’t. That mindset led to a lot of procrastination—because if I wasn’t ready, confident, or in the mood to do something, I just… didn’t.

    But here’s the plot twist: those feelings never go away.
    Fear. Doubt. Overwhelm. They follow you into adulthood, and the stakes just get higher. Missed bills, growing debt, neglected health, relationships on edge—it’s no longer about not doing your homework. Now it’s about not losing control of your life.

    When Small Tasks Become Big Monsters

    Maybe you’ve been there:

    • You avoid paying bills because you’re low on funds and stressed about money.
    • You ignore car maintenance because you’re too busy—and now you’re stuck on the freeway.
    • You keep putting off healthy habits, and suddenly you’re looking at serious health issues (plus a mountain of medical bills).

    It’s like one small delay becomes a snowball of chaos. Before you know it, that tiny frog you were supposed to eat turns into a Godzilla-sized monster ready to swallow you whole.

    But here’s the thing: monsters shrink when you take a baby step.

    Even Laundry Can Teach You This

    Let’s take the universally hated chore of laundry.
    Most people don’t hate laundry because of laundry. They hate it because they’re thinking about a week’s worth, the whole family’s, 20 loads stacked high. It’s overwhelming.

    But what if you zoomed in?

    • Just toss one shirt into the hamper.
    • Put one load into the washer.
    • Dry one load.
    • Fold one shirt at a time.

    Maybe spread the folding throughout the day. Or heck, fold while watching your favorite show. (Yes, I know you don’t have time for that either—but you probably scroll TikTok, so…)

    Sure, this might sound silly or extreme. You might be thinking, “I can’t break everything down like this!”

    But what if you could? What if breaking things into baby steps is the trick your brain needs to stop catastrophizing and just start?

    Everything feels impossible when viewed as a mountain. But up close, it’s just one step at a time.
    Just like how they say to picture the audience in their underwear when you’re nervous about public speaking—it’s about changing your perspective.

    • That overwhelming debt? Start with one phone call.
    • That fitness goal? Start with a walk around the block.
    • That unfinished project? Start by opening the doc.

    Once you take that first bite, that first step, you’ll feel momentum kick in. And that momentum? It’s powerful. It’s how you win.

    Your mind can empower you or sabotage you. It can blow things out of proportion or break them down into bite-sized, conquerable tasks.

    So ask yourself:
    Do you want to cross the finish line?
    If the answer is yes, then start walking—even if it’s in baby steps.

    Because progress is still progress, no matter how slow.
    And one day, you’ll look back and realize…
    you climbed the whole mountain.

  • Just Do It: Why Pushing Through Procrastination Is the Real Power Move

    Just Do It: Why Pushing Through Procrastination Is the Real Power Move

    Just Do It. Nike Got It Right.

    Let’s be real—this blog post almost didn’t happen.

    I started this journey with the goal of posting my thoughts daily, like a journal. But somewhere along the way, my to-do list exploded, life got loud, and this intention quietly slipped into the background.

    So today, I said to myself: “Just post something.” Give yourself a moment to think, reflect, and write—however messy or imperfect it may be. Ironically (or maybe perfectly), I had been listening to an audiobook about procrastination yesterday, and that gave me the kick I needed. Funny how life lines things up sometimes, isn’t it?

    It doesn’t have to be a masterpiece.
    It just needs to get done.
    If it’s something you care about—if it’s tied to a goal that matters—then just do it.

    Even superstar athletes have off days. But they don’t quit. They show up for the next game. They push through. Why? Because the end goal is bigger than any one bad day.

    I remember college—peak procrastination season. Everything was more interesting than homework: TV, snacks, laundry, even cleaning! But if the goal was to graduate and build a future, then I had to look my friends in the eye and say, “Catch you later—I’ve got to study.”

    We all face blocks. Maybe you’re afraid of change. Completing a task means moving on, and the next step feels unfamiliar. Or maybe you’re anxious—like avoiding a certification exam because you know passing it means more responsibility at work.

    Sometimes it’s emotional. Like putting off cleaning out a loved one’s closet after they’ve passed. Or finally letting go after a breakup. These tasks carry heavy weight.

    There are endless reasons not to do something.

    But usually, there’s one powerful reason to do it:
    Your end goal.

    If you truly want what’s on the other side, you’ll find a way to fight through the fear, the doubt, the emotion, the excuses.

    For me, I’ve got to face that the odds are stacked—but I’m not giving up. My desire to chase what matters—to build something meaningful, to live with purpose—keeps me going. I hope it does the same for you.

    So, whether it’s starting something new, finishing something old, or simply picking up where you left off…

    Just do it.
    Even if it’s messy. Even if it’s late. Even if it’s not perfect.

    Because done is always better than never started.

  • Delegation Isn’t Lazy—It’s Smart: How Outsourcing Everyday Tasks Can Help You Reclaim Your Time and Purpose

    Delegation Isn’t Lazy—It’s Smart

    Yesterday, I read something that gave me a fresh perspective on the idea of delegation. It reminded me that we all get the same 24 hours in a day—it’s how we use those minutes and seconds that makes the difference. And lately, I’ve been binge-watching (okay, more like binge-listening) to The Food That Built America. I’m fascinated by how many of our household-name food brands came into existence—and more importantly, how they reflect the evolution of how we save time.

    Think about it: human history has been one big experiment in buying back time. Back in our cave-people days, we spent most of our waking hours hunting and gathering food. That was survival mode—no spare time for hobbies or deep thinking (unless your hobby was inventing fire).

    Then came agriculture. Suddenly, not everyone had to hunt. Some could farm, others could build, trade, or daydream about inventing sliced bread. With the invention of food-processing and ready-to-eat meals, we shaved even more time off daily survival. Next, cooking equipment came along—microwaves, toasters, air fryers—giving us hot meals in minutes. Fast food and restaurants took it a step further. And now? We tap a screen and DoorDash or Uber Eats brings dinner to our door without us even needing to put on real pants.

    All of this is delegation in action.

    We’ve gone from spending hours making meals from scratch to outsourcing food prep to businesses, technology, and services—all so we can spend that saved time on other parts of life: our goals, our families, our peace of mind.

    And no, delegation doesn’t mean hiring a full-time personal assistant or living like a billionaire (though hey, we can dream). It can be as simple as buying pre-cut veggies instead of whole ones. Or picking up a deli-prepared meal instead of cooking every night. These may seem like tiny changes, but they can add up—minutes saved become hours, hours become days, and soon, you’ve bought back weeks of your life.

    Here’s the key: delegate with purpose.

    Not everything needs to be outsourced. Maybe you love folding laundry or find peace in vacuuming. Great—keep doing that! But if cleaning the bathroom feels like the ninth circle of hell, maybe it’s time to budget for a cleaning service once a month. It’s not weakness—it’s wisdom.

    Personally, I’ve had to come to terms with my own limitations. I wish I could help my son with all his homework, especially math. But with my blindness, it’s a challenging (and time-consuming) process. Yes, I could do it—but it’s not the most efficient use of our time. Instead, I’ve started looking into a tutor or after-school learning center to make sure he gets the best support possible. I had to let go of that picture-perfect “dad helping with homework” moment—and I’m okay with that, because what matters most is his success.

    In my business, I delegate the visual tasks to my team while I focus on backend operations—because that’s where I shine. We all have strengths. Play to them.

    Even history shows us that delegation is natural. We’ve outsourced laundry to washers and dryers. We let robots vacuum our homes. (Thank you, Roomba.) The trick is not to feel guilty about it.

    Yes, there’s the cost factor—I get it. I don’t have the budget to Uber everywhere either (though if I did, trust me, I’d be rolling up everywhere like a VIP). But even if you can’t afford to delegate everything, you can probably afford to delegate something.

    Start small. One task at a time. Let go of the ego that says “I must do it all.” You don’t. You shouldn’t. You were meant for more than just doing dishes.

    So what are the little switches you can make in your life to reclaim some time? What can you let go of today that frees you up to focus on your true purpose?

    Because at the end of the day, delegation isn’t about doing less—it’s about making space to do what matters more.

  • The Honest Truth About Time Management”

    There’s never enough time!
    Sound familiar? I catch myself thinking this all the time. It feels like I’m constantly rushing, playing beat-the-clock in a game where the clock always seems to be winning. And yes, I’ve played the blame game too: If only everyone else would just cooperate! Then I’d surely have more time… right?

    Well, no. That’s not entirely true.
    The reality is, I am the one responsible for how my time is used—or misused. No one else can manage (or mismanage) my time, because it belongs to me. It was given to me by God, and I can either honor it or squander it. The choice is mine. And yours too.

    Here’s the beautiful (and slightly terrifying) truth:
    We all get the same 24 hours each day. Rich or poor, introvert or extrovert, night owl or morning rooster—it doesn’t matter. We all get 86,400 seconds daily, just like Jim Kwik says. At midnight, that account resets. Whether we spent the day conquering our dreams or deep-diving into cat videos is up to us.

    If we were to divide our time like a well-balanced pie, it would look something like this:
    8 hours for sleep, 8 hours for work, and 8 hours for free time. But let’s be real—when was the last time any of us followed that perfect little equation?

    In my world, it’s more like:

    • 5 hours sleep
    • 10 hours work
    • 9 hours wondering why Outlook won’t connect my Gmail account. (Seriously, that happened. I spent hours trying to fix it, only to have a Microsoft rep remote into my computer and solve it in minutes. Technology humbles me.)

    But here’s the lesson: I could have asked for help sooner. And there’s no shame in that. We were put on this planet with other people for a reason. Working with others—whether it’s fixing email or chasing big dreams—makes the journey faster, easier, and a whole lot more meaningful.

    What I’ve learned (and am still learning) is the importance of prioritizing the tasks that move the needle. The actions that get me closer to my goals. The rest? They can usually wait—or be delegated. Especially in a work setting, everyone plays a part. If we each focus on our own piece of the puzzle, the whole picture comes together more quickly and beautifully.

    That’s why I wrote out my 3 main goals in my last blog. Just three. Not thirty. I wanted something simple and focused—goals that touch different parts of my life like finances, work, family, and relationships. Because when we manage our time with purpose, we tap into something powerful.

    Time is power.
    We can always make more money. But we can never make more time.

    That’s why clarity is key. Knowing what we’re working toward helps us say no to what distracts us—whether it’s social media, spam emails, or that chatty neighbor who wants to tell us their life story again while we’re just trying to check the mail. (Bless their heart.)

    The goal isn’t to become a productivity robot, but to live with intention. To find balance. And yes, moderation—that underrated word that helps us juggle a million things without losing our minds.

    Right now, my mental to-do list looks like a circus:

    • Hire employees for a new location
    • Find a new warehouse
    • Look for a new place to live
    • Save more money
    • Research investment options
    • Write an ebook
    • Keep up this blog
    • Get my kid to all  his activities
    • Oh, and maybe remember to breathe

    But even in the chaos, I believe things will fall into place—as long as I keep managing my mind and my time.