The last couple of weeks have been pretty darn good. And when I look back on what has been different, it really boils down to a matter of focus.

Focus of mind, for sure. I have been getting up early, exercising and then trying to stay “present” and work on the work. I haven’t been doing very much “surfing for surfing’s sake” and have gotten a ton accomplished. So yes, focus of mind works.

Also, and probably more importantly, I have tried to enhance my focus in regards to purpose. I have spent some time just slowing down so I could think more clearly. I feel like I have spent more quality time with my children than I normally would, because I has consciously tried to put all of the work out of my mind for periods of the day. I have also thought more deeply about business and balance issues. I have been able to identify some paths I want to take and things I want to pursue. Life has still been extremely busy (had a server crash today), but I feel less “hurried and worried” than I have in the past in similar circumstances.

And honestly, I think my resolve to get up earlier has helped with all of this. I have time in the day now (in the morning) to center myself, pray and meditate. Because of this, I feel like I can be a bit more deliberate the rest of the day, no need to rush quite as much as usual. I have already taken care of some very important things by 7am, so the rest is just butter, in a way.