Sep 29
2011

Dreamers,

Ask Not What Others Can Do for You.  Ask What You Can Do for Yourself!

We are very good about not taking responsibility for our incompletes. We can always find someone else or some other circumstance to blame.

You know it is true:  the only one to blame is ourselves!   Even if  someone else’s input, signature, or blessing is necessary to move forward, somewhere along the line, you have dropped the ball.  Have you really pursued it?  It is up to you to keep after the person, circumstance that is standing in the way of your success.  Get out your calendar and schedule reminders to yourself; even if you passed it on to someone else’s desk.  That’s right:  there is always the option to delegate!  If you don’t have the expertise, system or ability to finish a task, enlist others!  The rule of thumb, however, to get something done,  is to do it yourself.   If you have delegated it, make sure you are kept apprised of progress made.

Do what you have to do to get your tasks completed.  Assess what needs to be done. Plan how to accomplish each one.  Involve others, if you must.  Consciously take the next step of filling out required documents, mailing them in, meet with your [fill in the blank – be it lawyer, accountant, parent, boss, child].

Remember—limit yourself to a couple of projects at a time. Don’t let multiple projects take up space in your house, your RV, and most definitely, Your Mind!!!!

Evaluate progress on the task.  Then, realize that if the task is  not completed, you have yourself to blame.

Until next time…

Steve Anderson, Director of Possibilities

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Sep 22
2011

Have you taken the time to make an assessment of all the things you want or need to be completed before you can begin the Workamper lifestyle?  There is a difference, you know.   There are those sensible, very important things to do that will save you tax dollars, keep you healthy, protect your assets, make your family feel cared for, etc., that are on your “To Do” lists that should be in the “need” category. Then, there are those things that aren’t necessary, but you would like to do them.  If they will give you a measure of peace or happiness; if they are tasks you otherwise would feel guilty or bad about not completing before you begin the lifestyle, then they might actually be a need!  You want to feel a sense of freedom when you leave your comfort zone to workamp.

Too often, we try to accomplish too many tasks at once.  In fact, we pride ourselves on multi-tasking, but recent research has shown we are better off giving  full attention to one or two projects or tasks at a time rather than numerous ones that divide our attention.  Our brains don’t react well with the overload and may even shut down.  A tendency to multi-task often leads to poor outcome or less completion in the long run.  Separate your needs from your wants and attack the needs first, one task at a time.

What will you feel best about:    50 things you have half-started or 15 things you have completed?

There are bound to be tasks that you struggle with, so you keep moving them to the bottom of the pile. How often have you stared past that sticky note?  How many papers on your pile would be marked “Incomplete – F” from a teacher because it is way past the deadline?  In fact, why do you think the word “deadline” was coined? Something is considered dead in the water if not completed in a timely fashion!  Quit giving yourself credit for things left unfinished!  Try to focus on how good it feels to have tasks behind you.

Learn to say “no” to those requests that you just are not up to doing right from the beginning!  Putting someone off by delaying a “no” can cause added stress to that person and yourself.  Just say “no” from the beginning!  Get comfortable with your decisions. After all, that is the first step toward completion:  “Decide.”

I am with you along the way,

Steve Anderson, your Dream Engineer

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Sep 15
2011

When you are preparing to be a Workamper, we suggest at least a year’s preparation.  True, some people can fast-track.   It all depends how much time you have to attend to it as well as your personality type.  Are you the type to procrastinate? How organized is your life?  How well do you face those things you dread or are unpleasant…or at least “not fun?”

There are all sorts of tasks that need to be completed, and some tasks are ones that everyone should have completed or at least been working on as a mature adult; therefore, everyone comes in at a different level in the “cycle of completion” before becoming a full-fledged Workamper.

In  Jack Canfield’s book “The Success Principles,” there is a chapter titled “Clean Up Your Messes and Incompletes.”  (Sure sounds like something a parent or a teacher would say, doesn’t it?)  The steps within the Cycle of Completion, Canfield says, are:  decide, plan, start, continue, finish, complete.  In order to succeed, all these steps must be completed to get a desired result.

I am sure there are many areas in your life that remain in an uncompleted state.  At least I know I fight against that tendency in my life, as I have so many dreams for my future.

Why do we fail to complete our tasks?

Sometimes we have too much on our plate. Other times, we get distracted by life events. Perhaps it is a matter of being unclear how to finish, or we need assistance.  Possibly, we have an emotional or psychological block to completing the project.  Some tasks are unpalatable, like facing the fact we are going to die someday. Nonetheless, we need to prepare for that fact, for at least our family’s sake.  I know I have a long list of intentions for “someday.”  The truth, however, is that we don’t know when our “some days” will end.

There are those that have terrible work habits,  inadequate knowledge or expertise.  What then?

In this series of Dreamer blogs, we are going to discuss ways and means to complete our “to do’s.”

As your homework, make a list of what projects or tasks you have not completed.  Assess the stage each task is in.

Determine which of the tasks need to be completed before you begin living your dream to see America, one job at a time?

Until next time,

Steve Anderson, your Dream Engineer



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Sep 8
2011

Dreamers—

I want to remind you that my main goal in writing these Dreamer blogs is to provide you with as many tools and perspectives as possible to develop your dream.  That’s why I want to emphasize the importance of attending the Workamper Rendezvous in October. It is undoubtedly the best means for you to evaluate what appeals to you about the Workamper lifestyle, and what steps you need to take to live out your dream.  More than anything, it is a fast track to see what is out there and how best to get there !  I want to share with you what other dreamers had to say that attended the earlier Workamper Rendezvous in April.  (Did you realize that this is a repeat performance, only better?

Nearly 100 Dreamers came to the first Workamper Rendezvous, and this is what they had to say:

Chris Jones admitted

“I wasn’t that into Workamping—my husband just kept talking about it, and well, o.k., I’ll attend the Rendezvous.  What a difference a few days made!  This will be our life, God willing.  The facility was great!  Everything that was told to us in our classes was “real” and not “sugar-coated.” We really enjoyed meeting so many different people.  It was great!”

Betty Lehman said

“Great time, everything well done; learned a great deal and hope to be on the road soon!  I’m ready to be a Workamper!”

Pearl Leary commented

“This has proven to be the best information to make our decision to be a Workamper. I found talking to people who have done it as a great reference to answer all our concerns and questions.  Thank you for a great experience!”

Wayne Shafffer said

“It was even better than I expected.   The facility was awesome, staff was energetic, and Workampers and wannabes were the friendliest people in the world!”

Mary Strubhart has only been Workamping for six weeks.  She noted

“I have gained so much input from other Workamper members, as well as the staff.  I never realized that I had so many tools and options. [One experienced Workamper] told my husband he needed a kick in the butt.  Now that made my day.  She just confirmed that, yes, you can keep coming up with excuses.  The entire event has been tremendous and we are mostly impressed with your staff and family!”

Randy & Sally Wilson exclaimed

Look forward to starting the Workamping lifestyle by next year.  Also, looking forward to attending Rendezvous next year!

Charlotte  andMagill commented

“It was great to have the one-on-one connections to gain valuable information from experienced Workampers.  I’m anxious to be on the go and help others, using my wide variety of work experiences.  I look forward to the next Rendezvous.”

Last but not least, Hacy Wright, said

“Please do have another Workamper Rendezvous.  I would be very willing to pay more for the seminars.  Have Mark Kohler attend personally for the seminars!  Have Terry Cooper back—definitely!  It was great.

Dreamers, Mark Kohler WILL be attending the October Rendezvous LIVE! Terry Cooper most definitely will be back!

So don’t take my word for it—take theirs!  Gain a new perspective and get connected!  Do yourself a favor by signing up today for the Workamper Rendezvous taking place in Heber Springs, AR October 18-20, 2011, along with an amazing Bonus Day on Oct. 21.  Go register asap to get the Early Bird discount.

Until next time,

Steve Anderson, Director of Possibillities



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