Comments on: From a Planner to a Doer

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By: Sue

Sue — Wed, 12 May 2010 07:13:26 +0000

This post really struck a chord with me. I realize that I have been spending so much time planning, making lists, adding things to the schedule, etc. but I often procrastinate DOING any of them. Its become almost debilitating…and I’ve started to have to deal with the negative repercussions of putting things off far beyond what they should be. And I’m disappointed in myself. I am happy to read you have been able to overcome it – and I’m hoping I can too!
Sue: last blog ..Unexpected Motherhood

By: Santhi

Santhi — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:58:26 +0000

Oooh I so agree that it is nice to remain in the planning stage cos you can imagine ‘success’ all in the head without reality spoiling it all ;p But i got so tired of me not implementing that i stopped planning all together ;(( But I am back on track and I have been trying this out- ‘Think and DO!’ so whatever idea pops into my head, i try get it done no matter what! Of course it has not been 100% action rate but I am pretty pleased with some of the actions and also thankful that somethings needed to be delayed.

By: Vincent Nguyen

Vincent Nguyen — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 06:46:08 +0000

“Problem: pretend success doesn’t pay the bills.”

Haha I love that point you made Sherry. Poignant but true.

We sometimes get into our comfort zones about our dreams and plans, but then we lose track of time and get lost in our dreams.
Vincent Nguyen: last blog ..How much is your T.I.M.E. worth and how do you make it more valuable?

By: Meeks

Meeks — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 01:29:29 +0000

It’s true, you really do feel like you have already “done” the thing when you start planning. EG Saying “I will do “such and such” every week for the rest of the year”…actually gives you the sensation that you done this thing on a weekly basis!

I like your idea about doing it quickly, no matter how small!
Meeks: last blog ..My 5 links for the week

By: heidi @ wonder woman wannabe

heidi @ wonder woman wannabe — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:07:07 +0000

I can totally relate~

I love to plan and organize!!! And, like you, I sometimes run into trouble when it’s time to actually put those plans into action. What helps me past this hurdle is setting a time frame around the plan, moving it out of plan stage into more of a goal.

I did a post this past January on S.M.A.R.T goals that expounds on this – check it out, if you get the time.

http://www.wonderwomanwannabe.com/2009/12/goal-setting-smart-way.html

Love your blog!

By: Alejandro Reyes

Alejandro Reyes — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:00:53 +0000

I must really try this, since I’m a planner too! And I really need to get my blog out the door soon. I really think I will just get the logo done and use a spare theme to get it out.

I dunno, it is hard to stop planning and start doing, but once I really understand that transition I hope it becomes easier.

By: Laura

Laura — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:02:13 +0000

It is SO incredible that you wrote about this. I saw your post title and just had to check it out because I wrote something similar on my blog a few weeks ago:
http://brandnewhousewife.blogspot.com/2010/03/revelation-1105pm.html

Now, I’ve made the commitment to actually DO something about the items on my list, even if it’s just for a few minutes a day. I’m starting with working on my personal blog for just half an hour a day. It feels so good to actually put some of my ideas into action!
Laura: last blog ..Menu Plan Monday: 4/19/10