Re: Economies of Scale…Economies of Time.
 

Gordon wrote -

> Some people with children, make the
> children’s LIVES the lifestyle they choose,
> like Rick Smith, the Net Guerrilla who gets
> up at 5 am to get his son to a class at
> church.

Thanks for mentioning that. I do have to admit that sometimes it's difficult to get up before even the roosters are awake. *g* Like this morning for example. Last night I stayed up until almost midnight working on software because I couldn't let go of what I was doing. Well, that 5 AM alarm came awfully early! And driving this morning wasn't particularly pleasant either because NE Ohio was being blanketed at that time with freezing rain. The windshield and windows on my van were solid ice before I pulled out. But I do it because I think it's so important to his long term welfare. I want him to have a foundation that goes beyond the shallow value systems that too many of today's youth have. I truly believe the future is in his hands and the hands of his brothers. And if I want the future to be worth anything then I better take an active part in creating it. Is it tough? You better believe it. Like I said, this morning was certainly no picnic. Is it worth it? You better believe it. Will it provide a better lifestyle for both him and me? Again, you bet it will.

> When you read about what Linda Caroll did at
> that time of her life and how she has chosen
> the path of success it makes it all the more
> remarkable.

That was an excellent story and I agree that it deserves top billing with the other great stories already there.

> I admire people who do not neglect their
> children the first time around, but
> incorporate their importance into the
> lifestyle equation.

I do too. But like I said above, it takes commitment and effort. There are no shortcuts here.

> How can you ECONOMIZE your time to make it
> more effective? How can you LEVERAGE your
> time?

That was the very question I was asking a few months back and it's the same question Mike Wirth asked a little further down the board. Having had the experiences I've recently had, I can tell you that it's definitely possible to both economize and leverage your time. That's one of the side benefits to taking my son to his early class. While he's in the class, I have my notebook computer with me and I'm working on *my* projects. I don't read, (usually), sleep on the couch in the church foyer, (although it certainly would be nice), or waste time. I also no longer let my custom software work encroach on this time. That time is essentially sacred. And it's totally uninterrupted. No phone calls, no e-mail, no one dropping into the cubicle. And as I said in my post to Mike, I have probably completed more work on *my* projects in the last 6 weeks or so than I have in the previous 6 months. I'm not kidding. That's no exaggeration. And it all came about because, with the help of our own Ms. Julie Jordan Scott, I made a slight adjustment in how I used what I previously viewed as a somewhat insignificant block of time. You owe it to yourself to examine your own situation to see if you might do something similar for yourself.

> That is the INTERNET dream, isn’t it? Yet, I
> know that both Ben Suarez and Bill Myers
> have put projects into action, that required
> a minimum of their time, and brought them
> maximum return, all in order to support
> their lifestyles.

Yes. It is. And despite our TNG vs. SOM no holds barred grudge match *g*, it really doesn't matter whether one uses the Internet or offline methods to achieve this end. The end result is what matters. (I just happen to think you can get there with less pain using the Internet. *g*)

> Define your lifestyle. Name it. Then Claim
> it.

In our sessions together, Gordon and I have discussed this topic several times. And we are doing just that. We have decided upon the lifestyle we want and we're structuring our plans to claim what we each defined. Interestingly enough, the methods we plan to use are very much along the lines of the TNG vs. SOM heavy weight match. *g*

Rick Smith, "The Net Guerrilla"

Re: Economies of Scale…Economies of Time.
 

Rick wrote -

> While he's in the class, I have my
> notebook computer with me and I'm working on
> *my* projects. I don't read, (usually),
> sleep on the couch in the church foyer,
> (although it certainly would be nice), or
> waste time. I also no longer let my custom
> software work encroach on this time. That
> time is essentially sacred. And it's totally
> uninterrupted. No phone calls, no e-mail, no
> one dropping into the cubicle. And as I said
> in my post to Mike, I have probably
> completed more work on *my* projects in the
> last 6 weeks or so than I have in the
> previous 6 months. I'm not kidding. That's
> no exaggeration. And it all came about
> because, with the help of our own Ms. Julie
> Jordan Scott, I made a slight adjustment in
> how I used what I previously viewed as a
> somewhat insignificant block of time. You
> owe it to yourself to examine your own
> situation to see if you might do something
> similar for yourself.

****Thank you, Rick, for allowing me the privilege of being a part of that shift in your life! Believe me, friends, making a simple shift on a consistent basis reaps HUGE rewards!

Last month, my Theme for the month was Plentiful Harvest....and was it EVER plentiful. I created more income in November alone than I had in the entire YEAR preceding it.

All from setting reachable goals and continuing to reach towards them even when things looked ridiculously unreachable (Dien, you know full well what I am talking about here!! :-) Dien has been an incredible friend as well in the past few months!)

This month my theme is "Rejoicing, Rejoicing"! And believe me, I truly am doing exactly that as I plan for the most magnificent January of my entire life!

Ofcourse January is a great month as well, since it contains my birthday....which I share with Sonny Bono and Oprah, but who is counting?!

Thanks again, Rick! The fruits of those 45 minutes will be magnified many times over in the upcoming months. I am looking with joy at the impact YOUR time will have upon the lives of many.

Significant and simple.

With Purpose and Passion,

JULIE JORDAN SCOTT


Dare to Discover Your Passion, Decide to Live Your Destiny!

Re: Economies of Scale…Economies of Time.
 

Hi Julie! :)

> Last month, my Theme for the month was
> Plentiful Harvest....and was it EVER
> plentiful. I created more income in November
> alone than I had in the entire YEAR
> preceding it.

Julie, that's GREAT!

It's good to pay attention to what you say.... Like Rick said, your advice really makes a difference to many of us.... :)

> All from setting reachable goals and
> continuing to reach towards them even when
> things looked ridiculously unreachable
> (Dien, you know full well what I am talking
> about here!! :-) Dien has been an incredible
> friend as well in the past few months!)

Julie, you've been a wonderful friend to me too....

As you know, I've had my own hard times lately in some ways, and you've been a wonderful support.... I am very grateful.... :)

> This month my theme is "Rejoicing,
> Rejoicing"! And believe me, I truly am
> doing exactly that as I plan for the most
> magnificent January of my entire life!

It's hard not to be enthusiastic too after reading one of your messages! :)

> Ofcourse January is a great month as well,
> since it contains my birthday....which I
> share with Sonny Bono and Oprah, but who is
> counting?!

Hmmm.... Julie's birthday.... What would Julie like that would be a surprise.... hmmm.... :)

- Dien