Get It Done

 Get it done


I am currently reading a book recommended by a student which is called ‘Unf*ck Yourself’ by Gary John Bishop. I’m only three chapters in but it centers around the way that we talk to ourselves and how productive or (usually) destructive those voices can be. 


The types of examples he gives when talking about how we stress ourselves out more than needed are references to simple every days tasks:

“I need to empty the dishwasher but I don’t have the motivation”

“I need to send that email but I am not sure exactly what to say”

“I need to get back to my friend about those dinner plans but I am not sure where to recommend”

“I need to rehearse for that self tape but I’m nervous that I’m not good enough”


These types of thoughts can loop over countless times. The way we talk to ourselves about these things on our to-do lists can make an individual item MUCH more of a big deal than is necessary. Instead of thinking over and over again about how you need to send that email….just send the email. Instead of questioning over and over again whether you have the will power to empty the dishwasher….go empty the dishwasher. 


The amount of time we waste thinking about things we could just be doing makes us very stressed. This is true for everyday things but also within our industry. 

If you want to be a player in this business there’s no question that you’ve gotta GET THINGS DONE! You’ve gotta have great headshots, you’ve gotta stay up to date on projects that are coming up, you’ve gotta stay ready to go and that can feel VERY overwhelming a lot of the time. 


My advice - take each individual ‘thing’ you need to do and instead of thinking about it, just get it done. Look at that to-do list and pick the ONE thing that you could get done now.


A student booked a career strategizing coaching session with me last week after telling me she had intended to do it for the last few months. All she needed to do was send that one email to get it on the calendar and now that we had the first session she is off to the races and fully inspired and motivated to show up for herself with a plan of action that I'm holding her accountable to.


If you catch yourself feeling stuck, think of what that one next step could be and just get it done. 


Keep up the great work,


Mark 

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