Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can
– Arthur Ashe

Recently, I have thought about both short and long term goals in several areas of my life. My career goals  over the next 6 to 12 months. My personal goals in sports, activities, habits, and daily life. My financial situation and ways to improve. Each topic adds another layer of positive thought inside my brain, but also another level of stress.

Will I have enough money to do “x”?
I should go to the gym today if I want to achieve “y”
I should do “z” more often – I enjoy it.

Sometimes, I am able to snap out of my aspiring train of thought to take a step back. Slow down, collect my thoughts. Re-focus. One reason for starting this blog was to try something different, develop new skills, and talk about things I…