Preparation

I often wait with anticipation for new opportunities or think about new opportunities that are available to me, but there is little preparation ever considered. Thank God, that He knows how to prepare me for the next endeavors I take. Recently, there have been many projects and goals that I want to do or reach. I start getting quotes, if they are needed then just try and go after it, but normally, there is something that stops me in my tracks. Money has been my most recent challenge!

For example, there was a water leak in my kitchen. I figured it would be covered by my home insurance, but nope. Something about normal wear and tear to the plumbing, so it is not covered but any damages would be. I started getting quotes from plumbers and they were telling me that because of the way my plumbing is arranged (old house), they would have to do a lot of additional work to even reach the plumbing.

After adding up the costs of just plumbing, I decided, I could get a new bathroom for almost the same price. So, I am going for a new bathroom. But I do not have the new bathroom items: sink, toilet, shower, bath, etc. because of money and bad planning. If I planned better, I am sure there would be less stress on how to get these types of projects and goals done. But the same is said about everyday life.

If one is prepared, then there are no surprises! That is the goal. I do not want to be surprised by broken pipes, being laid off, not having money for bills, or anything else, so I need to prepare for these things. Even though I am getting older and I wish I learned this earlier, it is never too late to learn. As I look at the long list of tasks that I want to accomplish over the next three months, I realize, I need to prepare. I need to gather all of the resources, put together a plan, and then execute it. I am sure I will be more successful and be prepared to take risks.