Comments on: Accomplishing Big Goals Without Getting Overwhelmed

By: J. D. Bentley

J. D. Bentley — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:04:42 +0000

Thanks. And that’s exactly right. The smaller they are the more manageable they are. Success is the result of a series of baby steps.

By: J. D. Bentley

J. D. Bentley — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:03:38 +0000

Thanks, Rasheed. Glad you liked it!

By: J. D. Bentley

J. D. Bentley — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:03:03 +0000

You’re more than welcome! I’m glad you found it helpful!

By: J. D. Bentley

J. D. Bentley — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:02:28 +0000

I'd like to have brought back some photos from the top of the pyramid, but it was 2004 and I was using a disposable camera. I found out what airport x-ray machines do to film. So they were all ruined.

Anyway, breaking projects down is really the only reliable way to accomplish anything big. But it's more than just saying, "I'll do this then this then this." You really have to focus on shifting your attitude and asking, "What can I do today, right now?" and then accepting that that is the most you can do.

By: J. D. Bentley

J. D. Bentley — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:58:16 +0000

Glad it could help you, Shaun! Stay focused and I’m sure you’ll do splendidly. Good luck with all your big projects!

By: Tyler Tervooren

Tyler Tervooren — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:28:17 +0000

The road to success is paved with goals. Lots and lots of really little ones. Spot on, JD. .-= Tyler Tervooren´s last blog ..tylertervooren: Wow. Someone was killed crossing the street right in front of my house a few hours ago and I didn't even notice. Time to wake up. =-.

By: Rasheed Hooda

Rasheed Hooda — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:47:55 +0000

You know you're on the right path and doing a GREAT job when multiple people tell you "this is just what I needed to hear today."

This makes 3 out of 4. That's pretty awesome. Thanks for the timely post, and keep up the god work.

Rasheed .-= Rasheed Hooda´s last blog ..There Is a SCIENCE of Getting Rich – And It’s FREE =-.

By: Heather Rae

Heather Rae — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:40:04 +0000

I needed this today! I’ve been working on some new projects. They’re pretty big in scope, and it’s so easy to get intimidated thinking about the final product – it can feel like I’ll never get there. I’m trying to focus on the small steps and not let myself get overwhelmed by all the rest. Thank you for this!

By: Heather Villa

Heather Villa — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:24:04 +0000

I am so jealous! What a great adventure you had!

I do a lot of project management work for clients. People know what they want done, but just not how to get from point A to point B. They are just overwhelmed by all the work that needs to be done to get point B.

Breaking down a project into smaller tasks and then just completing one part at time is the best way to work a large project. You get the sense of accomplishment when each task is completed and one step closer to end goal.

Great analogy here! And a great read as well. .-= Heather Villa´s last blog ..Weekend Reading: My fav’s from this week: 2/19/10 =-.

By: Shaun

Shaun — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:21:37 +0000

Thanks JD, this is exactly what I needed today. I'm closing in on the last few steps of some really big projects that I've been working through for a quite some time and I'm starting to get vertigo. Thanks for the reminder to stop looking down (oh no! I might fall!) and focus on just the next step up. The top is closer than I think and getting there is going to feel fantastic.

Great post as always. .-= Shaun´s last blog ..Self Censorship and Being Afraid to Speak Your Mind Means You Lose =-.