I’d like there to be a National Whining Day. Where for the entire day – there is no school, no work, no projects, no deliverables, no nothing. Everyone steps outside their door, family, dog and all and lets it out – says everything they need to say about everything that is bothering them at the top of their lungs. No snippy comments or sarcastic remarks just full on screaming at the top of our lungs…

I’ve checked, it’s not there. There are only so many totally awesome inspirational posts to pull you in. Only so many great photos that you can like. The number of followers you can “get” is finite. It’s not all bad, your phone can still be useful if you focus it down on the goals you want to accomplish, but unfocused, it’s a bull in a China Shop with nowhere to go. Find your Inspiration in…

You cannot deliver if you don’t know your users. You cannot lead if you don’t know the members of your team. You cannot initiate a new process if you don’t understand the impact the disruption will have on those who use it. You cannot drive if you don’t know where you are heading. You cannot grow if you do not know your audience.

So what are you going to do, now that’s just you and your family? At the end of the day will you be overflowing with happiness? Now figure out how to close everything and be happy. Merry XMAS.