People that have worked with me know I am more stressed at the beginning of a project than when it is underway. In a building project, you have to have plans, coordinate labor, and purchase materials before you hammer even one nail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once things are rolling and everyone knows what to do, things are much less stressful. Systems fall in place and stuff gets done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I heard this expression for the first time a few weeks ago. It was meant as a snide comment about something I did that appeared to be half-done. The real meaning is in how it recognizes that getting a project started is the hardest part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n The key to a smooth project is starting “well” by planning properly. Being an engineer, I have drawings and a Bill of Material for every project. They’re not always formalized – 3 X 5 cards are my go to- but stuff is always written down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I know plenty of people that just “wing it” when it comes to getting things done. The only plans they have are the ones in their head. I believe a lot of creative people are this way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n OK for thee, but not for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First, I am limited by my brain capacity. If I had to rely on my brain to plan and execute projects, the projects would be very small.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Second, I have to see things on paper to fully visualize. This might just be the engineer in me, but I have to draw and redraw to get the best design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Where I am impressed with people that can wing their way through a project, I am not impressed when winging it caused the project to be “half-arsed”. Projects without proper planning that are done poorly are more like “Half done because they were NOT well begun.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n And so it is with fitness…<\/p>\n\n\n\n The people that are most successful with getting and staying in shape are those that properly plan and execute. Sure, strapping on your sneakers and going for long walks is a good start – but that’s all it is – a start. What are you trying to achieve? What are your metrics for success? What is the best way to achieve it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just doing something or anything may be better than where you are at, but it is by no means “well begun”. A much better approach would be to hire a coach and work with them to establish a plan that works within your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n … and so it is with the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your only plan during this pandemic was to prevent getting the virus until you got vaccinated, I’ve got some bad news for you: they don’t know how long the vaccines will last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6 months… 9 months… maybe a year. They’re already talking boosters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The medical community agrees on one thing – this thing is not going away any time soon. A much better, comprehensive plan for fighting COVID long-term is laid out in my Your Castle’s Defense System<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So yes, getting vaccinated is a good start, but it’s not the end all. Don’t just wing it. Use the time it buys you to develop a plan and get healthy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n And as always, we’re here to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ron<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Most people measure how far along they are in a project by how many hours are left to complete it. If it’s a project that takes 40 hours and I’ve worked at it for 10, I’m 25% done. Those that do a lot of projects or manage projects know the hardest part is getting the … Continue reading Well Begun is Half Done<\/span> ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/faysfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Well-Begun.jpg?resize=604%2C344\")
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