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The importance of NOW
This week at my full time job I’m teaching one of my favorite class lessons. I have my students tell me about a current problem they are having. I then ask them to come up with three possible solutions to solve that problem. THEN I tell them they have ten minutes to leave the classroom and solve their problem. For the purpose of that lesson it’s about asking someone else for help and I love to see them scramble around trying to find the right person or office while swallowing their pride.
The result: they can’t believe I’d let them leave the classroom at first, but then they come back thankful that I “forced” them to take action. I ask if they would’ve solved their problem if I’d only suggested it to them. I always hear the same things: “probably not”, “maybe”, “I’d most likely keep putting it off and complaining”.
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Does that sound like you at all? You have a problem to-do list hanging over your head that keeps getting pushed back. ”I’ll have time when x, y, z is finished THEN I can a, b, c.” But it’s never ending
It happens quite often when it comes to having professional pictures taken. Any of the following sound familiar?
For the new mom…
“I’ll do newborn photos once I’m not so tired”. The newborn phase flies by like a dream.
“Once I lose my baby weight I’ll do some six month photos.” Baby weight normally takes more than six months to shred.
“Since I missed six month photos, I’ll just do one year pictures.” In the midst of party planning, switching to a sippy cup and chasing after a mobile child the opportunity passes.
When it comes to family photos…
“Once my now two and a half year old turns four, he’ll sit still for photos.” Soon another kid is in the picture, and you’re waiting for him or her to be four.
“Once my daughter’s tooth grows in, her smile will look better in photos.” Those permanent teeth are goofy looking too.
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See what I’m saying?
Consider this post your permission to act NOW.
Your solution to empty walls and only goofy iPhone photos of your children is to pick up the phone and schedule a session. (yikes, that sounded pretty infomercial like but I mean it) Remember, my students are always glad I forced them to take action. You’ll be glad you avoided the excuses and took action too.
