Feature Article: Zip

I'm finding this weeks issue of Half Baked extremely difficult to write. I've started several different articles, actually written enough content for many articles, and I still feel like I have nothing of consequence to share.

Sure, I could write blurbs about each of these. Maybe even come up with an average article about something that gets your attention, makes you chuckle, or makes you think.

But what would I get out of it?

Seriously, I've come to a place in my life where an average experience of writing doesn't cut it for me. Instead, I seek to find something compelling enough to me to share with you.

This week, I've found myself doing everything in the world besides writing. I've been rearranging my office space, writing my own visual business plan, and even taking an unusual nap in the middle of the day.

So as my self imposed deadline nears, the only thing I can think of is ZIP (defined as NOTHING). And for those of you who read Half Baked regularly, you will certainly not be surprised. Clearly a recurring theme.

In acknowledging my own experience, I've come to realize that nothing in fact is what I'm supposed to be writing about. It is compelling to me and has been on my mind for a few weeks.

On the other hand, if nothing has been on my mind, then what is taking up that space, I'm wondering... And see how easy it is to spend time on nothing - you've just done it. ;-)

Here we go, this is true story. For one day, a friend went into his office with the intention of not working AT ALL. That is, my friend's objective was to look busy to his employer, his staff, and to his co-workers, and at the same time accomplish NOTHING.

My friend did something that was totally out of character. And since I've heard his story, I've been intrigued by this kind of nothingness, not to mention his wit, curiosity, and sense of adventure. Certainly a whole other story!

For me, in my world where I'm constantly trying to "add value" to each of my clients, I find my friends experience enlightening. (to say the least)

You see, I've spent a tremendous amount of time and energy in my life as a consultant and as a coach trying to prove my value to my clients and prospects. That is, what can I do or say that makes you think or prove that I'm worth blank dollars.

What information can I give you? What can I help you decide? What can I show you? What results can I help you achieve? How in the world can I prove my value to YOU?

Creativity Quote

"In art the hand can never execute anything higher than the heart can inspire."

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

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