Priority follows biology

During a recent interview, the host of the show asked me how I prioritized my many projects. 

But I said to him, I don’t prioritize my projects, I listen for what wants to be written. I follow my energy and check in with my body and gauge how the prospect of doing something makes me feel. 

That’s my filter. If working on a project makes my insides come alive and infuses me with feelings of satisfaction and pride, I prioritize it. But if working on a project makes my stomach hurt and my skin flush and slowly overwhelms me with feelings of apathy and cynicism, I move on to something else. 

I listen for what wants to be written. 

And it’s nothing personal, it’s just biology. Besides, projects don’t have feelings. It’s not like they’re going anywhere. They’ll be standing by for when the time is right. That’s my system, if you can call it that. 

For example, I know that I compose and perform music at a much higher level if I’ve recently exercised. In a post workout state, my blood is flowing, my muscles are loose, my brain is clear, my emotions are regulated and my vocal cords are stretched. Perfect time to write a song. 

But that’s not prioritizing, that’s just being body smart. And so, the great creative discipline is simply knowing what season it is. Confronting the realities of your physical, emotional, existential and psychological inclinations. And developing an exquisite understanding of your own timing. 

In fact, the word season comes from the term saison, which means, the right moment and the appropriate time. That’s the only system you need. Listen to your body loud enough, there will be no doubt in your mind which projects to prioritize. 

LET ME ASK YA THIS…

What is your body telling you to work on, right now?

LET ME SUGGEST THIS…

For a copy of the list called, “31 Questions to Turn Your Expertise into Money,” send an email to me, and you win the list for free!

* * * *

Scott Ginsberg

That Guy with the Nametag

Author. Speaker. Strategist. Inventor. Filmmaker. Publisher. Songwriter.  

[email protected]

www.nametagscott.com

“Scott Ginsberg’s employee training on approachability was the absolute perfect fit, and completely exceeded everyone’s expectations, including mine. The feedback we received from our team was that this was hands down the best training they have ever been to. Scott found out what was important to us and gave us several options for training solutions. I would highly recommend him for a variety of industries, and I would happily work with him again!”  –Anne Conway, PHR | Corporate Director of Training and Development, | Lodging Hospitality Management

Email to inquire about fees and availability. Watch clips of The Nametag Guy in action here!

Subscribe

Daily updates straight to your inbox.

Bio

Author. Speaker. Strategist. Songwriter. Filmmaker. Inventor. Gameshow Host. World Record Holder. I also wear a nametag 24-7. Even to bed.
MEET SCOTT
Sign up for daily updates
Connect

Subscribe

Daily updates straight to your inbox.

Copyright ©2020 HELLO, my name is Blog!