Do you have someone who's willing to give you a good swift
kick in the pants? You should.
Someone willing to tell you when you're heading in the wrong
direction, or not moving at all. Who can pull you off the couch and down into
the desk chair and stand over your shoulder to make certain you start working.
They'll remind you of what your original goals are and help
you refocus on your target once more.
You might get momentarily upset with them. After all getting
kicked in the rear hurts. But the sting will fade, and it'll be soon be forgotten
as you thrown yourself back into the work that is your passion, whether it be
writing the novel that's been collecting dust, or finishing the next page of
your comic book.
Or, get back to writing that blog you left hanging several
weeks ago. (Who, me?)
For me, that person is my fiancée Shannon Muir who last
night wanted to know what I was currently doing in my writing. I told her of
all the plans for this project or that.
That's when she gave me that strong swift kick in my pants.
She didn't tell me anything I didn't already know, but
reminded me of all I was capable of, and what I should do to get myself moving
again. I had no right to complain I didn't have enough time (that's an easy
one, I know you've used it too), but she gave me the kick saying that I'm only
working three days a week while she works a full five days and sometimes more
and is still able to find the time to write the latest installment in her
WILLOWBROOK SAGA series of novels.
Shannon also gave me some guidance towards how to get myself
and my books noticed and revive my existing websites to use them for the best
outcome and promotion.
So with her standing over my shoulder ready to give me that
next hard kick, expect to see more of my work, and more activities out there
starting this week.
Thanks Shannon it only stung for a little while, I still
love you.
Kevin Paul Shaw Broden
Four Names of Professional Creativity
