Balance in Life

 Balance·      In this episode, I want to not only discuss balance, but I find it important to talk about goals or purpose.·      This is one of the top topics that affect all of us. ·      Where in the world do we find time to do furniture life·      We all would say we are already busy·      I find the most likely reason we have this topic crosses our minds is that we are looking to do more. ·      Where does the more come from?·      Over the past 5–6 years I have gone round and round with the concept of going full-time with furniture, and I must admit the conversation in my head doesn’t happen as much of late, here’s whyo   I have come to grips that I like my secure life with benefits, retirement, steady paycheck. o   There is no doubt to be successful in the furniture artist life, you need multiple streams of income. That takes time.o   I am actively pushing efforts to multiple areas. 1. Youtube  2. Multiple Booths 3. My overall brand   4. This podcast   and more·      So, for us to talk about Balance, it’s critical for you to decide what it is you need to balance.·      My last statement is critical because if you look at the mountain of work ahead of you, I will be honest and tell you that you don’t have time.·      You need a reason to sacrifice time and other things you enjoy.·      It comes down to that. Sacrifice.·      There is no reason to pressure yourself into sacrificing time if it won’t get you to your goals.·      What are your goals?·      If you aren’t sure where things are headed, then take it slow. You’ll never get where you need to be tomorrow. Rome wasn’t built in a day.·      When I started, I had no idea why I was painting furniture. It’s taken a long time to find what I can handle and what I can’t.·      Honestly, please don’t try to set goals if you are just starting out, have fun, make sure fun is there. Without fun, the rest won’t matter. ·      Your passion will drive you to put in the time, make the sacrifice, and ignore the pain.·      Balance—o   Here is how I look at projects and get them done.§  One step at a time.§  No matter what happens, when you do one step at a time, it’s going to get done.§  A lot of the furniture art process is that there are many steps and often time is critical between these steps.§  I recommend having multiple projects if you want to fill time.o   Then—get ready to have complete pieces. What will you do with them next?o   You’ll have all your pieces in your home that you want to be done, then you’ll be looking for other things to paint. —that’s great·      Overall—o   Take breakso   Have varietyo   Family firsto   Have funo   Start slow and easyo   Don’t let others push you to not follow your passiono   Define youo   You will never be someone else—be inspired by but don’t duplicateSupport the Show.