Twice this week I have been told by respected colleagues that I need to write about the stuff I am talking about with them.  Writing (or my lack thereof) is a theme that keeps coming up for me; yet it is something that I have failed to do (with any consistency).  Thoughts, ideas and perspectives that come out clearly, concisely and confidently in conversation become complex, convoluted, and confused when I begin to write them down.  Even before I start, the interior dialogue begins…

“Why bother… Hardly anybody looks at my web site anyway…”

“There are SO many people writing SO much cr@# already.  I don’t need to add to the pile…”

“Everyone knows this stuff already, it’s common sense…”

“What I have to say isn’t new or special…”

“What if I write something really stupid and people DO read it…  Forget it…”

If I get past all that and actually begin writing something, then the dialogue becomes analytical to the point of paralysis…

“That idea could be looked at many ways – there are so many exceptions – too many variables…”

“That concept may apply to certain people/businesses, but not to others. Why bother…”

“Ugh… Too many words – I’m confusing myself !!!”

“Hmmm… Maybe I can distract myself with some unecessary task so I have an excuse to stop…”

“Arghhh!  I’ve spent 6 hours on this stupid post and I’m still no-where.  What’s the point!  forget it…”

However, on this Friday afternoon, I have persevered to complete this.  That way, if someone comes to my blog, they will understand why there aren’t very many posts there (especially not recently)…  Of course if I were to start writing more consistently, this post will get buried and all will be ok then too…

By the way.  If any of you clients/colleagues/friends read this and think “What’s the heck is Fred doing posting this bunch of cr@#…”  please email me right away so I can delete the post before people who don’t know me run across it…