In reading the post I shared on Thursday about Paul Carrick Brunson’s 2012, I was reminded to reflect on my own. There was something different about this year. Something scary.
I realized I had kids.
Yes, plural.
Two were born in 2008. The next in 2011. The third and fourth in 2012. I tried to be responsible, you know? I wanted to take care of them all at the same (damn) time. But the harder I tried, the more I failed. Especially when one passed away around my birthday in 2011. After that, I found myself neglecting one, then another, and another. Nowadays the majority of my time is dedicated to the remaining oldest. He’s at an important developmental point, and if I’m not active in his life now, there’s no telling what he’ll grow up to be. It’s tough. Really tough. Especially since people notice and call me out on it. “What about the other ones?” they ask. When will I be the father to all my children the way I announced I would be?
I’d love for all of them to be a part of my life, but it’s just not possible. I don’t have the resources to take care of all these kids. Even with a few more hours in my day or a few more dollars in my pocket, it’d be a struggle — a balancing act that I couldn’t confidently maintain. These kids are projects in the most literal sense. Let me tell you about each of them:
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is there not a way to just incorporate some of the things into sbm? it's your 1st born, your fave (every parent has a fave), your true love. why not bring people here? make the umbrella of what sbm covers bigger and include career, health etc..
unless that's EXACTLY what you just said and i need to go to my bed. LOL.
good luck and kudos for knowing when to fold em!
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Great post and great perspective. Thoughtt I was gonna have to hit you on Gchat and take you to task on being a deadbeat, lol, but I feel you.
I've gone through similar things in my career and journeys and your decision is best. No use being a jack of all trades if you will become a master of none.
Get that focus poppin, and maximize your efforts!
P.S. thats still no excuse to fall off from the workouts, but I'm Pacquiao *summons Barrington BFit to haunt you*
What happened to Barrington anyway
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Not even I have the answer to that question.lol
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You're right on the no excuses. *hazes self*
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The moment i realized your kids were all these websites… Damn! I was already having my dramatic face lol!!!
Nice post… everybody should make this reflection… If you can't handle having too many projects, focusing on one is the best thing to do.
I actually applaud you, it's such a tough decision to choose just one! AHHHH good luck!!!
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and I miss eff it fridays – that was my therapy. But you know I tell you all the time you're my favorite blogger so whatever you have to do to be great I support! Good Luck!
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This is an awesomeand inspiring post. Made me realize I have way too many kids as well! *gets tubes tied* Time to focus on just one.
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*Salute* for recognizing how to direct your energies. Focusing on this one may, down the road, provide opportunities for the other “kids”.
Shouts to those that continue to read and support what I'm doing. It doesn't go unnoticed.
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