Author Archives: Julia Royston

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

#bookbusinessboss

P. S. Dates and TIMES Have Changed!! Check the flyers below because some of the dates and times have changed. Pivoted. Need help or have questions, let’s talk www.talkwithroyston.com.

My June is already Jumping. I don’t know about you.

The year is almost half over. What have you gotten done already? What still needs to be done? I know that I ask a lot of questions but we live in a world that is NOT standing still or waiting or pausing for you or me to catch our breath. Maybe this is your stand still season and blessings to you but for me, I still have goals to reach, things to accomplish and questions to be answered. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, “I want to die empty, fulfilled, educated and with NO regrets.” This is me. It is an individual affair, course of action or no action that you have the option and freedom to choose. We’re at the Half Way Point and it’s almost Half Time, what will it take to get to the end, get the question answered, get the book or project done and mark that completed, finished and accomplished off of your list?

Only you can answer that question.  If you need me, let’s talk at www.talkwithroyston.com

Next Moves

You’ve been encouraged to get in position but what are your next moves?  Which way should you continue to go or do you need to change direction?  What’s your next move?  Tomorrow, this week, this month, the next quarter, the rest of the year and beyond is left up to you.  I know that for some people it is overwhelming and you have trouble processing it all but you start what you have to get done today and then worry about tomorrow but staying stuck won’t work.  The world continues to move, roll on and at times, pass you by.  Now, I know those who say, ‘you’ll get there’, ‘what’s for you is for you’ and both of these statements are true but what shape are you going to be in when you get there.  I don’t want to use my youth, energy and vibrancy playing, delaying or just saying no and then have to do what I should have been doing all along when I don’t feel like it. I lack energy, my body has aged and my thinking has slowed down.  I don’t want that.  I want to do it now while I still have the energy, strength, quickness of thought and even, ‘want to’ to get it done.  What’s your next move?  You don’t have to tell everybody before you do it but self satisfaction sure feels good.  Let’s go!

The first quarter is officially over..

We have spent the first quarter of 2025 praying, planning and preparing for the year. Now it’s time to get in position. March was a time to decide to move forward but in April, we have to actually do it. I started off January 1 hitting the ground running putting into place the things in my heart and mind that I heard and saw back in July 2024. In April, I have already had to pivot, adjust and decide on some new directions for the 3rd and 4th quarter of this year that I was sure of, just in December. It’s a journey. It’s a process but in the entrepreneurial/business owner space, I can make that shift very quickly with only God and Brian to answer to. It’s beautiful and scary all at the same time but I prayed for this. I worked for this. I sacrificed for this. I’m in position to do this. I am not athletic at all. I am a creative. Seeing runners down so low but can get up so quickly to run so fast is beyond my skill set and I will never learn to do it just celebrate it from the stands. But that is a runner’s position, stance and launching point. What’s your position? Where should you be positioning yourself to be launched, propelled and arrive at your God given destination? It’s your decision. You decide. If I can help, let’s talk at www.talkwithroyston.com.

I have been asked why people use my services for their book or business when they can do it on their own? It’s true and I agree with them that you can do it on your own. But I say, it is about my willingness to help put you, your book and business in the right position. Positioning is my superpower. I don’t force you. It is left up to you. It will take work on your part but where do you want to go? Don’t waste time but get in position to be pushed, propelled and profit from your gifts, talents and divine purpose. Let’s go!

The best way to reach me is to schedule a conversation at www.talkwithroyston.com. Remember that the calendar is in the Eastern Time Zone.

Finally, April is National Poetry Month. Join me for a special presentation on April 17 at 7:00 p.m. EST.

More to come.  Blessings.  Peace.  Safety.

Love you all!

Julia

#bookbusinessboss

P. S. Dates Have Changed!! Check the flyers closely because some of the dates and times have changed. Pivots had to be done. Need help or have questions, let’s talk www.talkwithroyston.com.  

Action Steps

The only person that you can really control is you.  There are circumstances, weather, companies and people that want to be able to influence, convince or even change you but only you can change, direct, decide or determine the course of action for you.  You might gather information, ask other people’s opinions but in the end, it’s left up to you.  What course of action will you take so that you can live your best life for you, your family and hopefully your community?  Thoughts, ideas, plans, potential and someday are all great but what day are you going to pick to move from idea to action, research or investigation stage?  I recently heard someone say that someday is not on the calendar; just Sunday through Saturday.  Pick a day between Sunday and Saturday and get started.  Decide a course, even if it is wrong, doesn’t work out or succeed like you thought, at least you now know what doesn’t work and can move in another direction that does work.  I have said it many times, ‘life is short’ but the older I get, it seems that life gets even shorter and more precious.  Yes, I have the same amount of 24 hours as everyone else but I feel like I should get up earlier and stay up later so I can maximize the day and take action today for the life that I want to live tomorrow.  What are the action steps that you need to take now?  You decide.  Let’s go! 

If you need to talk, schedule at www.talkwithroyston.com.