Getting started

I have a bit of a problem with getting started.  I don’t know about you – I don’t just put off the things I’m not looking forward to.  I put off the good stuff too.  This blog is a case in point.  It has taken me over a year to get to put actual text into the actual box, and turn off the keep this private switch.  I admit it.  I have a procrastination problem.  This video sums it up perfectly:

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It’s all Michelle’s fault.  My blog has been one of those important things I never got around to – until today.  Last night I was catching up with Michelle (excellent marketing coach, provoker of good ideas and all round great person – see her website) and she challenged me to get my act together and get going.

The timing is exactly right, for two reasons.  Firstly and most importantly, on Monday I fly to Palm Springs for TED2009 – the best possible reason for blogging.  Secondly, I haven’t quite left myself enough time to get this blog going before I leave.  Cutting things a shade too fine, making it slightly more than a dare, seems to be what it takes.