Cranberries

The deadline for our current project just tightened…what a blessing. Yes, it adds pressure, but it’s the good kind—the kind that quickens your pace and sharpens your thinking.

When I’ve argued for staying present in your work—not rushing to move on to the next project or getting sidetracked by distractions—I wasn’t advocating for ignoring the future. The next project is always coming, and it can serve as a tool, applying just enough pressure to bring the current one to completion.

Staying present doesn’t mean letting things go on indefinitely. Quite the opposite. It means taking decisive action rooted in clear, focused attention. Left unchecked, the procrastinator in me can let a project stretch on forever. But you don’t have to. The next project is a gift that helps you move forward and finish strong. You don’t have to let it linger.