Inspiration and enthusiasm are good servants when they follow the train of diligence. However, if I let them drive the train, I can spend the whole day being busy at unimportant work while neglecting my family. Diligent, prudent, fruitful productivity simply shows up to do that day’s work. The more I’ve practiced showing up and starting, whether I feel like it or not, the more often I do end up feeling like it.
