All Talk, No Action

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If you read my previous post, you know that I have finally discovered what I want to do for the next phase of my life. Now, this was no small announcement! I mean, come on guys, I’ve spent the last three years trying to figure “it” out. Now the question is, what am I going to do about it? To be honest, I have spent most my life announcing new passions and envisioned goals to those who are closest to me. The problem is frequently, and I mean frequently, I fail to deliver. Therefore, I’m really not surprised if my audience is not convinced by my proclamations. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if they’re completely ignoring me. This makes me wonder if I’m just big on talk and short on action. Am I just a coward who fears traveling outside his comfort zone (if there is such a thing) because he doesn’t want to fall on his face? If so, I’m surely not alone.

There is no more room in my life for failure to execute. What’s different this time around is the amount of work I’ve put into getting to this point. The foundation on which I want to build my next phase in life is structurally sound, which means that my downside risks have been managed. So, what the Hell can hold me back other than myself? Maybe the lack of a support network and cheerleaders? My journey has been a solo journey, in part because I needed to filter out the potential naysayers and critiques. It’s not surprising then that those who are closet to me are scratching their heads, dismissing my wandering as a sign of a mid-life crisis. Man, I hate that word! It’s so insulting to men who finally wake up in their later years to discover that the status quo is completely unfulfilling.

So, I accept responsibility for the absence of supporters, particularly family supporters. Nevertheless, it would be nice to be surrounded by strong supporters who are there to push me when I need a push, encourage me, and to help remove obstacles that impede my chances for success. The thorny side of life changes is that these changes demand changes by others, especially spouses and children. These calls for change by all frequently encounter significant friction, if not outright opposition. Which brings me to the million-dollar question, how to proceed? I don’t have an answer, but I need to find one, and soon. If not, this truly will be a solo journey. But one thing is for sure and that is I will not waiver going forward. That means I have to be more forthright in communicating with my family on what my game plan is, and what they can do to help me. The window for execution is closing, and I have to proceed in earnest. The alternative is just more talk.

#Action #Support #Family