Yesterday I promised that I’d share my new writing plan with you, and also let you know how you would benefit from it. So here’s the scoop…

One of the ‘light bulb’ moments I had during my weekend cleaning spree was that I need to be writing a whole lot more than what I have been. Research and writing are almost like an addiction for me. If I’m not doing one or the other, I’m just not happy. And I’ve not been doing enough of either in the last month or so.

I’ve been focused too much lately on the negative parts of my life, and it just ain’t working. There’s been too many days where I’ve worried over the bills (and how they’re gettin’ paid); where I should move to, and when I should move; and whether or not I’m even makin’ the right decisions — which usually leads to no decisions being made at all, and even less writing getting done.

So, on Saturday morning, I decided that it was time to quit makin’ everything harder than it has to be, and just get back to the basics of what makes me tick. And what makes me tick (from a workin’ standpoint at least) is researching, reading, writing, and golf (both the playing of and writing about). Since the golf course doesn’t open for another few weeks, there’s lots of time for the rest of the stuff on the list!

What I did was make a brand new plan and change all my goals. Up until now I’ve always had goals that were out of my control. I’d set targets to make X amount of money or get Y amount of subscribers in a certain period of time. And then I’d beat myself up when it didn’t happen, knowing full well that there was no way I could control whether I’d achieve those goals, since they were dependent on other people taking action.

When I finally clued in that the only goals I can realistically achieve are the ones where my actions control the success or failure rate, I rewrote everything in terms of specific, measurable and achievable outcomes. Every goal I have now for the next 90 days depends on me reaching certain numerical targets in terms of quantities of the content I create.

I also realized that for me, as long as I concentrate on the writing, the rest of my life will sort itself out pretty much on its own.

And that’s where you come in…

While I could be perfectly happy writing about topics that interest me (and there’s a lot of them), I’d really much rather spend my time researching and writing the topics that interest you. I’m making it my mission to provide you with the information and resources that you want to ensure your success in your quest for personal growth. And I don’t mean tell me what you want so that I can create products to sell to you (although for the sake of transparency and total honesty here, there might be the odd one because after all, I do have those pesky bills to pay). What I really really want to know is what topics you would like to see me research and write about for you here on this blog. What areas of personal growth can I help you with?

So please, don’t be shy. Leave a comment and let me know what type of content you want to see when you visit here. It’ll be a win-win situation for both of us… You get the information you’re looking for, and I get to spend my time writing something that you can use.

I’ve been feeling decidedly un-Christmassy this year, as you’ve no doubt noticed by the lack of holiday talk. Ever since my parents passed away, and my son grew up, it just doesn’t seem to mean as much. I really think that it’s because there’s no going home for the holidays anymore and this is the one time of year when I really miss having a home to go home to.

When I hear of people losing their homes, especially at this time of year, it really makes me sad because I know how important it is to have that place that ‘s like an anchor in your world. The one place you know where you’re safe, where you can always go back to, where your family has grown up and made so many memories. It’s really heart-wrenching when someone who is a member of your community comes forward and asks for prayers because instead of getting ready to celebrate the holidays, she’s packing and getting ready to lose her home.

That happened this week, and what followed is nothing short of amazing. I know that as a group the Internet Marketing community gets a pretty bad rap a lot of the time. But let me tell you, when someone needs help I have never seen another group band together so quickly or give so selflessly. And that’s what’s happening right now.

There is a movement afoot to create a real Christmas story with a happy ending for this woman and her family. The Internet Marketing community has come together in a virtual barn raising of sorts to help save her home. To watch them in action is a sight to behold, and I’m so very grateful just to be a small part of it. You can see what’s happening here: A True Christmas Story – Virtual Barn Raising and if you can help out at all, that would be great too.