Plate Spinning 101
During my days in my office, I juggle many different tasks such as answering email, writing pr
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Some times in my plate spinning something important gets missed, and then the plate falls and crashes. For example, several times a client has decided that I'm not doing enough for them and cancel our working relationship and troop off looking for a better deal. While I don't like it, I fully recognize that it's their choice. When it comes to book projects, I encourage and advocate for those who I can and let the rest go. From my years in the publishing business, I understand there are no quick fixes or solutions. The wheels inside these publishing houses often turn very slowly (at least to the outside observer).
Successful plate spinning is a developed skill. Just watch this YouTube video to see how a novice is at spinning plates:
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2 Comment:
I know how you feel. Sometimes I'm amazed at how I keep my own plates spinning. It's nothing less than a miracle.
Oh my, now this I can relate to completely!!! As a mother of three, a full time payroll manager (at year end do doubt!), a fledgling novelist, and tons of other things (or plates) I could mention, some days it's just overwhelming.
My problem? Everything is important! I want to spin ALL my plates, and I have a list of things I want to get done, habits I want to get into, goals I want to accomplish.
BUT, God has been on my case lately about it. I need to realize that I *gasp* can't do everything! I know, I know, it's an amazing concept, but I just can't!
So, I'm prayerfully prioritizing my day. Some days are better than others. But I'm finding that I'd rather do LESS things WELL, then do TONS of things half-baked.
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