Much to do in July

When I taught school, July was an extremely important month for me. I wasn’t lounging by the pool, planning another trip to extend my summer vacation but I was striving to use every single hour of every single day in July to get things done. Within the first 10 days of July, I would visit my school to check in with the plant operator to see the progress of the summer cleaning. How close were they to finishing? Which floor was done or which floor would be done and when? Why? Because all of the equipment, tables, chairs and cabinets were removed from each room for cleaning, out in the hallways and a mess but, as the School Technology Coordinator, I needed to be able to plug in, start up, arrange or re-arrange the computers tables, double check on the computers, keyboards, iPads and mice to make sure that we were ready to start school by mid-August. I couldn’t wait until August 1st to rush in, I had other things to do so I came early. Next, I visited with the office staff and the principal to see what new programs, big ideas or new people in new roles would need my support in the upcoming school year. My principal called it, “The BIG Rocks.” Now, I know that you are thinking, that was your job. You should be trying to do it well. True but I really was trying to get my JOB out of the way so that I could have more free time to do what I LOVED. When I came into the building in July, that was my free time and I was not under contract. I came in July to make my LIFE easier and not to get an additional pay check. This was a sacrifice of vacation for peace, time to work on my dream and my future. Priorities. What are your priorities? I can always tell by what you do, how you spend your time, effort and money. It shows. Having something on your ‘to do’ list and actually ‘doing it’ are two different things. Having a dream and working on that dream are two different things as well. Sure, you have bills, family, loved ones, church and community that need your attention and you have prioritized your life to meet those needs. I applaud you and totally understand but when it is all said and done, what’s still on the ‘to do’ list that you never got a chance to do? When you look back over your life and see a lot you did for others, which is great and a part of the faith journey but do you see some of your dreams left undone and your purpose never realized or fulfilled?
Over the next few months, let’s get some of those dreams, unfinished projects or books finished. I have monthly workshops from July through October to help you do just that. Register today at www.roystonclasses.com.
If you’ve finished your book, it’s published but you would like to see more profits from your book in the 4th Quarter of 2025 and beyond. On September 26, 2025, I have a special Book Business Boss Profit Master Class. Register at www.bookbusinessboss.com.
With the world’s climate as it is, there are some things that we can’t control or change but the things that I can DO, I will DO because I can do ALL THINGS through Christ that strengthens me.
If you need me, the best way to reach me is to schedule a conversation at www.talkwithroyston.com. Remember that the calendar is on the Eastern Time Zone.
Blessings. Peace. Safety.
Love you all!
Julia
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