The Impossible Goal of "Catching Up" on lost time

We all wish we had more time. Neigh, we all want to have more time. Or is it that we want our time back that we have so often squandered? Whatever our reasons, we all at some point want time.

Not too long ago I Started listening to some very motivational and informative podcasts about starting a small business and being successful in life. Many of the guests would recommend books to read and I started buying them with the intention of learning everything that these already successful people have learned, I wanted to find the inspiration they found and follow the path they were on. Before I knew it I couldn't keep up with all of the podcasts that I was subscribed to, hadn't finished any of the books I had bought, and hadn't started a single one of the goals that I wanted to do.

Many people get caught in this game of trying to "catch up" with the people around them and this is ridiculous. Think about it. If you tried to read every book recommended by all the successful people around you, not to mention the fun books you simply wanted to read, the list could go on for days! You would be insane to think you cold get through them all. Then while you are trying to plow through and retain the info in them...even more books are released and recommended. You are building a mountain around your goal that is literally insurmountable. You are essentially creating a Sisyphus punishment for yourself.

Stop doing this. Simply get Started. Read a little here, listen to a podcast or two there, but most importantly: Get Started!