So one of the things in my life I am yet to conquer is my tendency toward hesitation and procrastination. Even in the past few days it's began to hake hold of me once again. I once heard that procrastination was just a futile attempt at extending time. And I'm starting to believe it. I want more time, but it's not going to happen. So I need to create my own marching orders for the things i plan on doing for the year. Otherwise, I might back out on it. So for the next few posts I'm going to be laying out my plan for the year and beyond.

I was never good at planning anything. I usually just jump headlong into it and go under the circumstances of sink or swim. Thank God, He's allowed me to swim thus far. Or float rather, because I haven't really went anywhere. I've just been coasting in one spot for about a quarter century. Oops! So, here we go. So the first part of the planning process is ironing out the goals.

As for the Finance homework, what can I say. I like math, but the teachers that I have had in Accounting and Finance were basically crap. They were some of the laziest I have come across. Which is sad, because those subject would be a complete turn if it wasn't for the sheer fact of determination. So, accomplishing this homework is going to be a test of the wills.

What do I want to accomplish you ask? (Well, even if you didn't ask I'm going to tell you anyway.) First things first I wanted to finish up my PhD application for NYU (January 10th Deadline). Secondly, I want to submit my resume to the NBCU Entertainment Associates' Program (Jan 15th Deadline) and WB's MBA internship (Not sure about the deadline). Then, I want to get done with my finance homework (Jan 10th Deadline). Pretty simple goals, but they are the text pad for the rest of the year.

For NYU, I have to write the essay and letter of intent. Why I have no idea, in this day and age they should be happy that people even want to learn! I want to go into a highly specialized field and I think I'll add value at NYU and whatever school I teach at. Media Economic Strategy, how many people specialize in that! Geez guys, just let me in. I work hard, I have a way above average IQ and I like to learn. Isn't that enough? We'll see.

Same with the NBCU, plus some other essays about why I want to do it and if I am creative enough. Bottom line is that if I didn't love film, I woudn't have taken a crap job as a PA working for 10 bucks an hour as a MBA student. I would have signed on to some high paying corporate job paying $90K+ a year. If that doesn't show dedication to the craft, then I don't know what does.

I feel pretty optimistic about it all. I look forward to listing my goals for the year and seeing them through.