Jerk in Progress

Day 725: Pick A Thing for 2019


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Here it is: I have too many things. I have vegetable hobbies… things I do but that involve effort, aren’t always enjoyable, and lead to growth:



* Music (learning uke/banjo/music software)* The radio show* Running training and skills sessions for podcasters* This blog/podcast* Upgrading CSS * The small web side hustle * Thinking about pursuing a Master’s degree* Woodworking and small woodworking projects * Food-making beyond sustenance * A long-neglected novel / other writing * Freelance writing



And then there are the candy hobbies — things I enjoy, but don’t have any mental strain and frankly probably don’t make me a better person:



* Video games* Comic books* Crap movies (or even good movies)* Non-educational reading * Dumb internet browsing *



Clearly, this is too many things. Equally clearly, I’m going to have to choose a couple of them. This is one thing the Full Focus planner was good for — making me choose a few key goals for a quarter to chase after, and letting me, er, focus.



So I gotta pick some.



For the new year.



Time to talk to my friends and spouse!




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Jerk in ProgressBy Matt Shepherd