A lesson that I have learned is that if you don't get up and go, someone else will.
Recently I realized, through trial and tribulation of course, that while time doesn't wait for anyone neither will a good idea. You may be thinking, "Oh, she's crazy. No one can think of what I'm thinking of doing." You may be right. Great ideas are rarely duplicated, but they can be copied. Whatever idea you have, including that remote beeper, go for it. And don't just go for it once. When you get tired, bored, and sick of your own idea: Keep going. When its 4 am and you still haven't made progress: Keep going. The first step is having the idea. But the most important step, and the most valuable, is the second step. IT'S THE GUMPTION TO GO. Haven't heard that word in a while huh? Gumption, my friends, is the sole reason why Apple, Microsoft, and the Snuggie exist. Someone got enough shrewd or spirited initiative and resourcefulness to not only have an idea but to keep going. 6 words make up the the definition for gumption via Google. But those few words probably sum up trillions of dollars made through the years. In an effort to get my own mind in work mode, I have come up with a three step mantra method. It's like a workout for your brain. When you need to GET 'ER DONE, think of these three things:
If you are a person like me, whose only competitive ability revolves around how fast you can eat Chipotle, the word gumption may be easier said then done. But believe me; its better to step outside your usual passive comfort zone than to let your great idea get ran over by a less innovative version of itself. If you're unlike me and will compete with any random stranger, Great! Comment with some tips for us leisurely folks.
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After the Storm ReflectionsBefore I get into my original topic: Delay is not Defeat., I would like to take a moment to reflect on the post After the Storm. My heart goes out to all those who have lost in the tragedy Oklahoma has faced. The post below, though about my life, can speak to those in the rubble. There is hope! You guys are awesome. God has given you this avenue as a way to be resilient and strong. The months ahead won't be easy, but you are here! You must take these next days to celebrate the everyday triumphs instead of reveling in the lost. For those of us fortunate enough to watch, instead of experience, let us rally behind our fellow Americans. Delay is not DefeatThe last three months of my life have put lots of change in my perspective. I suffered some losses and forgot to celebrate the triumphs of everyday life. Now that the storm has passed, I'm left with a few exciting facts. Why there's still hope!1.) You guys are awesome!
I know it sounds cheesy, but seeing visitors stop by The Strog everyday reminded me of why I created ATS in the first place. 2.) God blessed me with an awesome avenue! The readers on The Strog aren't the only people who God has blessed me to reach; A wonderful entrepreneur, Tanikia Thompson aka Nikki, has also allowed me to be apart of her dream. So please be sure to check out NIKKIANDTHECITY.COM 3.)There are six months left in 2013! One of my biggest goals for this year was to work harder at the ATS Mag brand. I still have six months to do that! Hey they say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, right? More cheese, I know, but this cliche will always ring true. All the things that I could not achieve have made me hungry for work. So I give to you the same Blog with a new Editor. =] -Mk |
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More About MkMk is 23 year old Chicagoan. She attended Howard University in Washington, D.C., studying English. Now back in Chicago, Mk has focused on writing her truths. Outside of ATS, she also writes on Youth Alert, a blog for young Christian believers. Mk is also a stylist at Akira Hyde Park. When she isn't working on the Mag, Youth Alert, or at Akira, Mk is with her family, she spends her time with a good book or cooking.
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