Once, I did almost NOTHING for two weeks.

If you’re not feeling as motivated as you think you’re supposed to be.

Or as accomplished as the other people posting their impressive goals.

Take heart.

It’s steady progress over time that counts.

Forward motion, even if just a few inches.

What’s the shame in taking a few days off?

Does every day have to be picture-perfect?

You’re right where you need to be.

Like a planted seed that will bear fruit at the right time.

You don’t need to yank up the plant by the roots each day or triple the amount of water you provide.

Or to mix analogies, 9 women in a month can’t make one baby.

Just be who you are.

And let what’s natural inside you take place with perfect timing.

I’ve spent the last couple of weeks walking in the park, playing Pokémon Go, making endless batches of popcorn, and buying silly things on Amazon Prime.

I’ve not made much of a dent in the 500 emails I get per day or made some ambitious resolutions.

While most people are hustling, I’m enjoying life with friends.

And you should, too, without guilt or shame.

Dennis Yu

Dennis Yu is a former search engine engineer who has spent a billion dollars on Google and Facebook ads for Nike, Quiznos, Ashley Furniture, Red Bull, State Farm, and other organizations that have many locations. He has achieved 25% of his goal of creating a million digital marketing jobs because of his partnership with universities, professional organizations, and agencies. Companies like GoDaddy, Fiverr, onlinejobs.ph, 7 Figure Agency, and Vendasta partner with him to create training and certifications. Dennis created the Dollar a Day Strategy for local service businesses to enhance their existing local reputation and make the phone ring. He's coaching young adult agency owners who serve plumbers, AC technicians, landscapers, roofers, electricians in conjunction with leaders in these industries. Mr. Yu believes that there should be a standard in measuring local marketing efforts, much like doctors and plumbers need to be certified and licensed. His Content Factory training and dashboards are used by thousands of practitioners.

Dennis Yu