The Power of Maintenance
Starting a new goal or project can be overwhelming.
During the exposition of planning, we are excited, our energy levels get us focused. But then the work starts, often the tedious stuff. That’s the danger zone, when we procrastinate, when we quit.
However, a lot of projects only need us to get through the hump. Then they get into the “maintenance zone.” That’s where we can reap the benefits of the hard work!
For example, my friend Garret told me last year he was designing his own educational guitar videos.
His videos went live a few months ago, and they look incredible. Checkout this cool video about blues triads:
http://garretsguitarlessons.com/?portfolio=blues-triads-2
A lot of hard work went into these videos, but I bet once Garret got through the tough work (design, structure, the background song (which he self recorded), the concepts), it’s much easier maintaining it.
Sure, he’s still has to power up his camera and edit new videos each week, but once you get in the routine, the work time is cut in half, or more.
Garret’s work reminds to avoid quitting right before our work gets to the maintenance zone.
OK, let’s learn some new guitar licks!
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