Over the last year I


Over the last year I have probably used my brain more than at any other period of my life.

It's great!

Even during exam time during my teenage years I only had to fully 'function' in short bursts.

I can honestly say that I am pushing myself harder (but smarter) every day.

Can you say that?

Are you learning as much as you are earning?

Is your free time 'wasted' time - or valuable development time?

You don't have to suddenly stop everything and go back to college - just fill your 'spare' time with things that will help YOU get to where you want to go.

I'm not saying that it is easy (if it was - everybody would be successful). Take me for example. I could sit here all day surfing the 'net as I have a ready-made excuse - "I'm researching!"

But...

One way to ensure that I don't completely 'waste' a day is to make sure that I have a routine. My daily routine is writing this. My weekly routine is writing my ezine. Of course I am writing my books at the same time, answering emails, and writing code etc - but by having a routine - I know that I am constantly adding to my 'body' of work.

Think about it. If I didn't write an article a week - then I would certainly find it difficult (if not impossible) to write 52 articles at the end of the year! Also - I've written over 60 pages of this 'diary' over two months - so it all 'adds up'.

Stop for a moment and think about how you can add some 'routine' to your life.

The trick to sticking to it is to become accountable to someone else for its completion. It's the way I manage to do it - and, if I can - then you certainly can to!