Don't quit

I'm working on a project and the client has been extremely -- EXTREMELY -- difficult.  She has been so infuriating that I've thought, many times, of quitting.  However, this is a short term project and I've been creating games to get me to the finish line.  If it were a long-term project, I'd work to get out of it.  But not on this one. My reputation keeps me from quitting but it stays on my mind.  But,  I would take a bigger hit so I keep saying "Don't quit."  But, I've advised my friends/associates to take me out on Michigan Avenue for a beat down if I ever work with her again.  So there!

Look on the upside because it could have been worse

I was in St. Maarten recently and had a GREAT time. However, upon my return, my water was off from the dreadful cold. Foolishly, I forgot to keep the water dripping slightly while I was away.

Then, the pipes burst!

While I was wallowing in self pity, I thought about how lucky I was that this happened right after I returned home.  Had it happened while I was away, I'd have come up to a catastrophe: a house upended, dealing with insurance, justifying the costs, losing possessions, losing my center.

Then I thought how lucky I was.  I was able to get it fixed, albeit for a price.  But the price of the repair  way outweighed what it could have been.

So, I decided to look on the upside…because it could have been worse!

Don't rub it in

Well, I'm off to vacation in St. Maarten.  It's 31 degrees in Chicago and I'm going to where it will be 81.

So, I'm tempted to make those who'll be in the snow a tad bit jealous.

But, to be a friend and considerate, I'll limit posting the pictures of me having fun and I'll keep the noise down about how NICE it is here.

In other words, I will be careful and won't rub it in.

Take advantage of the snow

OK.  It's Sunday, February 1 and it is snowing…snowing…snowing.  I have a Super Bowl Party I probably won't attend but I won't be down about it.

I have a lot of unfinished tasks in the house and books and magazines I want to catch up on.  And, if I'm so inclined, I'll bask in the beauty of this snow by tipping out and just marveling at the beauty of nature since I am surrounded by a lot of tress and live in the center of nature.

So, I won't moan. I won't complain.  I'll celebrate!

Always cultivate

Always cultivate new talent because you never know when your mainstay will fail you. This goes for every area in which I'm involved.  I have a roster of handymen that I swap out when one messes up.  I also have a team to writers and those who can help with my promotions.  I have little patience for folks who are late, short on integrity and low on customer service.  Within my stable are those who adhere and live up to all of those qualities.  When one fails in an area, I turn to someone else because I always cultivate.

Go for it!

As a direct outcome of seeing the movie, "Selma," I've decided to go to Selma from March 9-13 for the 50 mile trek to Montgomery on the occasion of the 50th anniversary.  It might be perceived as an impulsive decision but it is one that is being driven by a passion to be a part of history. President Obama will be there at the start.  Now that my mind is made up, I'm cogitating on readying for the walk, physically and mentally. They walk in ten-mile-a-day increments.  I think the rush of the crowd, being part of a bonded experience, the notion of being part of a Movement and the adrenalin will carry me through. I've booked my hotel and I've gotten it in my head to GO FOR IT!

Don't quit

I'm working with a worrisome client.  Very worrisome.  It is for a short period of time but it has been an exasperating experience.

I'm not the only one who feels that way as the media outlets I'm trying to reach have practically groaned when I mentioned her name.

It would be easy for me to quit.  But, I'm not.  I will trudge it out and stay pleasant and still try to yield results.

In the end, it would be good for my sense of professionalism.  She hasn't been abusive…cursing and going crazy.  She's just a micromanager.  Results can tame that and, even with the groans, strides have been made.

But to bail on an event would be unprofessional.  So, I have posted this quote on my laptop:

Don't quit.

I won't work with her again but, for this project, I've vowed to:

Don't quit.

When her quirkiness irks me, I'm going to stick to my mantra:

Don't quit.