Yep. still plugging along.

Here I am again. I have been suffering from a severe bit o’ “Why bother getting out of bed?” It is not so much depression but a basic lack of progress in … well just about anything … lately. It is hard to motivate when no matter what level of energy we put in nothing seems to happen. It is like the whole “why bother washing when you will just get dirty again?” conundrum. Unfortunately, as well as this attitude fits for the lazy side of me, “the guy that gets bored easily” side of me is having none of it.  Which means not only do I have to get out of bed … I have to wash too!

I have a large number of projects going on: five blogs,two books, a new business (of sorts), losing weight and getting fit, saving the world, and of course preparing for a really long hike. Unfortunately I am not making much progress on ANY of these things. It could be a classic case of me biting off more than I can chew. Or it could be a lack of belief in myself. Or it could be that sheer laziness thang. Probably some combination of all of the above.

BIG biteBut we have already established that I am also an Idiot. Which among other things means I don’t know when to quit. So even if I took way to big a mouthful … I will keep chewing, and chewing, occasionally gagging, until I swallow it. Even if I occasionally stop chewing to catch my breath and wonder if I actually CAN swallow it. In short guys …

… I have started chewing again. Ultimately, everything I am doing is pretty much focused on the AT Hike, even if not directly. I have a few months to achieve a few (miracles?) deeds. I still need all the help I can get (and no we are NOT talking psychological this time). What needs to be achieved:

  • A crazy partner. I will still do it even without a hiking partner, but I just old enough to recognize that I might NOT actually be invincible.
  • Increase my fitness and weight loss. That is pretty much up to me.
  • Get the funding I need to make this happen. This includes successfully getting some income. It would be ideal if I could make some progress on my business, but so far it seems I have chosen the wrong type of business for my personality (i.e. one that makes money). If out of sheer pity’s sake (or you happen to actually have fitness goals of your own), let me know and I can try out my used car salesman self on ya. Or just visit taochild.info and buy stuff. I am also hoping to get some sponsors involved, but really have no clue what I am doing there. So feedback, names, offers, bags of cash … anything thrown my way will be much appreciated.
  • Equipment. Once I have actually figured out the whole funding thing … I need to get the supplies. Donations and suggestions welcome!
  • Publicity. As much as this is a project to prove my own craziness; manhood; determination; boredom ; your choice of words here … to me it is also all about actually doing something positive for the world. The whole charity idea is still very important to me, and I need to get the word out there. If people can’t afford to make a donation, they can help by spreading the word. The more people who know about this crazy idea, the more chance of making a notable difference. Again if doesn’t happen that way … I will still go on. I am not doing this for acclaim. But it would be OH SO cool if it actually DID make a notable difference in this darkening world. Wouldn’t it be great to say you were part of it too? You might even get a few lines in the movie!

Of course nobody is obliged to help me in this. But for me it has become a group effort, even if I am the one doing the actual hiking. I would love for the effort to grow; for it to become a truly communal project that both benefits and gives satisfaction to many. But in order for that to happen … well there has got to be many. I will get off my recently lazy arse, and chew harder. But I am quickly becoming aware that no matter how determined I may (or may not) be, this is NOT something I really achieve all by my rather inadequate lonesome. So if anyone is still paying attention … alert the press. Tell ALL your friends. Pretend I am your child with girl-scout cookies! Let’s see if this Endeavor of Idiots can become a truly NOTEWORTHY Endeavor of Idiots.

I just hope my motivational begging works on me too!

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