No Wonder I’m Half Crazy

So I tell myself, "Self, you cannot run this marketing business thing with these toddlers. You’re just not up for that kind of torture."

Genius. Work less, take care of the kids more. What could possibly go wrong, right?

I still want to build something, though, something lasting and good. So, in preparation of this dramatic change in lifestyle, I write a book. I know it’s really a book because I have a lovely proof copy on my desk, looking at me, right now.

At this point, I decide my new focus is writing. I’m going to:

  • Have a blog on a sponsored network (like b5media) - check
  • Monetize current blogs (minimum 2, maximum 6) - currently at the minimum but that’s okay.
  • Score freelance writing gigs to bring in extra income that will then pay for…
  • Lulu POD books to be sold at speaking engagements that will then fund…
  • Self publishing Non-Toxic Networking in a run of 5,000 or some insane number of copies that will be handled by a fulfillment house. (Just so you don’t think I’m putting all those books in my garage.)

This is something I always do to myself. I say, "I’m going to make this easier on myself." Then I proceed to create three full time jobs and beat myself over the head wondering why i can’t get anything done.

Part of me seems to think that just by giving something the label of easy, that makes it easy.

May 7, 2008 | By: Jennifer Gniadecki | Filed Under Blogging, Non-Toxic Networking, Online Marketing, Parenting, Work/Life Balance, writing |  

Comments

3 Responses to “No Wonder I’m Half Crazy”

  1. Rebecca on May 7th, 2008 7:26 am

    LOL. I know the feeling.

    Rebecca’s last blog post..sad news

  2. Lisa B @ simply His on May 7th, 2008 7:30 am

    Even though you may not get as much done as you wish, I’m envious of all you are able to do! I still wanna be like you when I grow up :) If I decide I have to that is!

    Lisa B @ simply His’s last blog post..Happy Birthday to me!

  3. Barbara Ling on May 7th, 2008 3:55 pm

    Think of it this way - you can shoot for the stars, but if you end up at the moon, that’s still pretty darned magnificent.

    Congrats on making a plan! Best wishes for future success.

    Barbara

    Barbara Ling’s last blog post..Mindreading 101 - how to deliver EXACTLY what your customers crave

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