Taking back control of the other stuff
I was discussing something interesting with one of my partners the other day. Actually, it's been a recurring issue that all of us have struggled with (maybe with the exception of Mike) since we formed Pure Adapt. What is this problem? Getting on a regular schedule. Might not sound like a big deal, but hear me out.
When you're in school you've got a set schedule and you work the rest of your life around that. Most people go to work and continue that. With our business (especially me) it doesn't matter if I work 8AM to 5PM or 8PM to 5AM most days. Sounds awesome, but even the best of us turn into slackers when there are absolutely no boundaries.
My partner and I were discussing how when we worked full time jobs we hated our jobs, but we had the rest of our lives together. It was EASY to get on a set sleep schedule, diet, and exercise schedule. Now that we love our jobs, those other things are suffering and it's beginning to catch up with all of us.
Simple solution really - we just need to set a few boundaries. My alarm clock is now set and I'm getting up 7 days a week at the same time. My back injury is almost all better, so I'm going back to the gym tomorrow. Both of which should lead to consistency in my diet.
I'm going to devote the month of June to getting those things back. It's a weird feeling - I've always had control over those things for my entire life until recently. Pressure with work coupled with a back injury will do that to a guy.
I suppose it's all part of the eternal struggle to be happy with everything in your life, but I really think it's realistic for me to be in control of both sides of things. I can definitely work the same hours I work now and be more productive while doing it if I get control of that stuff. So tomorrow starts day 1. Anyone who knows me knows I'm not the type of guy to focus on something and not go through with it, so this is a big deal to me.
The alternative is to continue to live out of control like I have been. Stress from too much alcohol and eating bad and sleeping bad would catch up eventually (if it hasn't already). I've always been a healthy guy, so I don't want to let a few months in my entrepreneurial journey sidetrack me.
When you're in school you've got a set schedule and you work the rest of your life around that. Most people go to work and continue that. With our business (especially me) it doesn't matter if I work 8AM to 5PM or 8PM to 5AM most days. Sounds awesome, but even the best of us turn into slackers when there are absolutely no boundaries.
My partner and I were discussing how when we worked full time jobs we hated our jobs, but we had the rest of our lives together. It was EASY to get on a set sleep schedule, diet, and exercise schedule. Now that we love our jobs, those other things are suffering and it's beginning to catch up with all of us.
Simple solution really - we just need to set a few boundaries. My alarm clock is now set and I'm getting up 7 days a week at the same time. My back injury is almost all better, so I'm going back to the gym tomorrow. Both of which should lead to consistency in my diet.
I'm going to devote the month of June to getting those things back. It's a weird feeling - I've always had control over those things for my entire life until recently. Pressure with work coupled with a back injury will do that to a guy.
I suppose it's all part of the eternal struggle to be happy with everything in your life, but I really think it's realistic for me to be in control of both sides of things. I can definitely work the same hours I work now and be more productive while doing it if I get control of that stuff. So tomorrow starts day 1. Anyone who knows me knows I'm not the type of guy to focus on something and not go through with it, so this is a big deal to me.
The alternative is to continue to live out of control like I have been. Stress from too much alcohol and eating bad and sleeping bad would catch up eventually (if it hasn't already). I've always been a healthy guy, so I don't want to let a few months in my entrepreneurial journey sidetrack me.
posted by Adam McFarland at
5/28/2007 08:35:00 PM
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