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What’s So Positive About Getting Shit Done?
Getting shit done feels good.
When you’ve given something you’re doing a ton of focus and energy, and then finish, how does that make you feel? Have you ever put a great deal of effort into a project, and after it was done, felt a sense of elation, relief, and/or completeness?
There’s something to be said for the power of getting shit done. Yet it’s all too easy to get so caught up in the various acts of doing that getting done takes an unexpected back seat.
Yet most projects you do are going to have a beginning, middle, and an intended end. Society, unfortunately, gets hyper-focused on doing, constantly being busy, and automated work. Getting shit done? Who gets shit done when there’s always shit to do?
Yet getting shit done is hugely positive. That’s because the power of completion compels you on every level — mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and even physically.
What’s the big deal?
All too often, the focus is on doing. The problem is, this is not directed or intentional. Instead, it’s about looking and being busy.
How many people work in an office where they’re expected to appear for at least 8 hours a day? Consider this — how much genuine time is spent working for most? How…
