I’ve been asked to create a training session about goal setting. What we really need to do is use the goals we currently have as a tool versus creating more goals, or more plans. I don’t believe we need to add one more task to our already full plates. So I’m going to explore concepts and thoughts for this training over the next few recordings.
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Now that the Apply Goals as a Tool video project is out there, I decided to use audacity to record my thoughts to build this video. Instead of scripting and then reading, I’m referencing a keyword outline and will send the recording to Otter to create my script.
Only two universal edits: increased amplification and noise reduction for city sounds (were in a Nor’Easter today and the wind is howling).
I paused a lot as I gathered thoughts. Deleting big pauses and segments that did not feel inflow. Left everything else as is.
Using my voice in a different way, focusing on the concept and not the words.
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I am getting ready to sketch out my Video presentation project, Applying Goals as a Tool (AGT). Just talking through the idea of using a back-of-the-napkin visual approach pictured here.
My goal is to record and transcribe the presentation by the end of the week, edit and then send for feedback on Tuesday 2/8
Panic set in today. Too many moving parts. My podcasting commitment is getting done and my website commitment is getting done. Then a colleague recommended me for project work through an independent contractor network. I thought what the heck, and sent my old resume with modifications, not wanting to spend too much time on it. They responded asking for more input - then the panic set. The thought of my old work put me into a tailspin. Phew! I need to put this down and go back to my video work.
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It took me a while to settle down my panic, the feeling of overwhelm over this independent contractor network profile. Glad I put it aside. Who knows maybe the perfect contract work awaits. I feel I need to focus on the work I want to do. Then I will look back to see if this is a possibility that aligned with my goals, my vision, my purpose.
Very little editing, mostly environmental. Not trying to make the audacity file look perfect. It’s OK as it is… This is a big move for me.
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Back on track today. Minimal edits.
https://soundcloud.com/user-65869034/078-back-on-track/s-4G2XVFr4o6o?si=9a4a77ce8c4146d68e46f66b8e7ed465&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
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I decided it was becoming to stressful to post something every day. I felt I was getting into my head more and more. Creating my own panic. I’m grateful for this understanding. And, creating my own panic is something I do have control over.
So I stopped for a few days, focused on my video presentation, brought it back to the heart. Getting ready to pick-up on my journey and focus on the process and not the outcome so much.
https://soundcloud.com/user-65869034/079-a-stop-over/s-yL5dx36OlCY?si=964a3cd53ea34666b139f0d30af05f63&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
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I’ve been there @Jayne. Better persistence and returning to the work than walking away entirely as you’ve lost the joy from the slog. Glad to hear you’re back AND that you took a break when you needed it. 
Love your recording. How do I build something that helps. Beautiful.
@thearena You so wonderfully summed it up with this sentence! I appreciate your kind words and perspective 
I’m in such a rebuild mode on so many fronts that it’s not hard to go into a slog. Stepping away brings new perspectives, new insights. This is the part of the journey I sometimes forget. And I somethings forget others have been on this path before me. Thank you.
https://soundcloud.com/user-65869034/080-to-be-helpful/s-9RNhCrrdrEL?si=ad5866b5eb3f4bfb86c43c3c3303c7b3&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
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@Jayne - Oh YES to all that you bring: experience, knowledge, wisdom - in order to - guide, mentor, advise, consult and be helpful. The size of your beautiful heart - the depth of your care and sincerity of your desire to serve - is the landscape you work from. It looms so huge and all pervasive, you might not even see it - as we do. 
Oh, @maryjlrowe, you are so right I don’t often see it. I do receive glimpses from time to time.
The path remains unclear, and at the same time, there is the feeling I’m where I should be. Sometimes the sun breaks through the cool shade of my forest, lighting the way for a brief glorious moment. It moves me forward.
I’ve been working on a video presentation while on this stop-over. At first, I had so much angst about not recording. Then I decided I needed to look around and figure out where I am. And pay attention to my own process.
https://soundcloud.com/user-65869034/081-framework-for-heart-speaking/s-SXsbWMsrfA6?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
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My video presentation is done and presented. My journey recordings helped me with pace, delivery, and mic placement. I had 20 minutes to present my “applying goals as a tool” process, about 2 minutes for each step. I recognized the relationship between the number of words and my delivery. When it came to the practice recordings I was within range and only one round of final edits. Delivered all within 20 minutes, no rush no hurry.
Now I feel a little letdown, a little lost after all the work and effort. I know I need to have trust. My work has a purpose.
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Hi @Jayne
I have felt this before. Sometimes the end of a step is one of relief, or even euphoria but can have other associated feelings. Picking up and starting again can be a challenge though. While I still find this challenging, it has become more of a method of keeping grounded. Knowing it is process and there are these hills and valleys on the way.
What makes you feel let down?
Best wishes
Rob
@Jayne We keep hearing that it is the journey, not the destination BUT when we actually do reach the destination - well WOW - Watch Out World! It means we finished something which of course is always a new beginning or a skill sharpening exercise. Please allow for a little rest Jayne. I’m sure you have many many claims on your time, but I can’t help smiling on your behalf at THIS accomplishment! Wish I could give you a great big girl hug! We’re in balance when we start some and finish some and it’s a wonderful way of life - a dance as they say these days. Congrats Jayne and ditto to Rob’s question.
@Rob I felt relief, satisfaction at first. Then I looked at the things moved to the side to make room to create, build and deliver the video. Then the feeling of no clear path. Then the feeling of being lost.
Knowing it is process and there are these hills and valleys on the way.
Call it the dip, or the transition point of a sigmoid curve, you helped me recognize that’s where I am in this moment.
With appreciation 
Jayne
@maryjlrowe you are wise as always my friend. I love the great big girl hug you sent. I didn’t realize how much I needed a celebratory hug 
You may already have seen this, but sometimes I have to remind myself of it, a short discussion on lobsters @Jayne.
@Rob I have not seen this video, and began to smile as the story of the lobster growing took on meaning. Thank you!
