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Also I'd like to add, and this post can also serve as an answer to the other post "Staying Motivated" -- I like to make very small goals for myself and then reward myself when I make them.
When you're trying to conquer what seems to be a monumental task, the only way to see yourself at the end of the long journey, is to break apart the process in little tiny bits, accomplish them 1-by-1, and recognize yourself for the achievement.
I recently started a new journey to writing a book. Yes, I'd like to sell a gazillion copies but that isn't my immediate goal. The goal is to finish it. I will reward myself when I do, regardless if I fail and sell only 1 vs 1,000,000. Then I move the goal to sell 10 copies. Then maybe 100.
With respect to this forum, my first goal was just to get it up and functioning. Wholla, a few days later and I did it. I smoked a cigar even though I had ZERO users. :smx1:
Then the goal became 10 users. Thanks to my disgruntled friends over at RDPD, they took initiative and participated. Thank you to those folks (Erin, Russ, bob, BioPhase, SteveO, Jesse, ATW, Kimber, GreatBear)
Then the goal was 50 users. A few weeks later it happened.
Then the goal was 100 users and 1,000 posts. I see we are almost there.
The point I'm trying to make is the road is long -- there are many signposts, pit stops, bathroom breaks, and refueling stations -- you can't make a cross-country journey all in 1 big sha-bang. You've gotta stop, refuel, and adjust course. Just make sure when ya stop, go to McDonalds and spoil yourself with a chocolate shake.
Recognize your achievements no matter how small. :smxG:
good points, might want to reword for that thread and post there for later reference and future vistitors/patrons.