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<p>A Quote that I heard today jumped out and hit me in the head.  I hope it resonates with you the same way.</p>

<p>Do not worry about being perfect before you get started because <strong>Crooked sticks make straight lines too.</strong></p>

<p>Go do something amazing today.</p>

<p><strong>Go Go GO!</strong></p>

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<p><em>Man moving is messing up my plans.</em></p>

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<p>I cannot say enough how much I appreciate <a href="http://etinspires.com/">Dr. Eric Thomas</a> for sharing his passion with the world.  If you are not familiar with <a href="http://on.fb.me/giLtcU">Dr. Thomas</a> or <a href="http://bit.ly/SHmeSX">ET The Hip Hop Preacher</a> you are missing out.  I have been following him for years now and travelled up to NY back in 2015 to see him live.  I even got a few moments to talk with him after the event.</p>

<p>If you want to hear more from him check out the links above.  If you are looking for motiviation and accountability from ET and the squad consider joining <a href="http://etinspires.com/page/breathe_university">Breath University</a>.  I have been a member for the last year and while I am not the most active member but the constant reminders to stay after my goals have kick started a lot of things.</p>

<p>Are you committed to yourself and your goals to get started?  If you are then you can go get it done!</p>

<p><strong>Go Go GO!</strong></p>]]></description><link>http://carltonmatthews.com/i-am-therefore-it-is/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">4194c6b2-ba21-48d6-a531-86abc164fd11</guid><category><![CDATA[year of doing]]></category><category><![CDATA[excuses]]></category><category><![CDATA[eric thomas]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Carlton Matthews]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2018 16:24:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Getting Back On Track | Year of Doing]]></title><description><![CDATA[<h4 id="everydayinfebruaryiwillbepostingsomething">Every day in February I will be posting something!</h4>

<p>So about the February declaration…</p>

<p>According to my log I am four days behind. I'd like to fill your screen with lots of excuses. I'm sure I could come up with a large list of reasons why I have not been posting but they would be just that, excuses.</p>

<p>So here's what I will do, the below image taken today is me. I should be doing something a little more substantive but here I am being unproductive and showing my ugly toe.</p>

<p><img src="http://carltonmatthews.com/content/images/2018/02/IMG_0861.JPG" alt="Me sitting on my deck with my toes out"></p>

<p>I just finished power washing the roof of my gazebo as well as my front porch and walkway. I really miss the day is when I didn't have to go to an office. Working from home was a godsend. I wish I could find a contract that allowed for telework. While my hours were unconventional I got much more accomplished during that time.</p>

<p>Anyone want to hire a remote developer, data analyst, technologist?</p>

<p>Regardless make sure you do something amazing today.</p>

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