Time Management = happiness

7/17/2020

At all times in life good and bad, find something to hold on to. Sometimes the only solution to a problem is time. Don't waste your day stressing out about something you are unable to fix at the moment. Categorize, and start the checklist of things you can knock out one at a time instead of worrying about things you want to do but can't at the moment.

Always ask yourself am I maximizing my time? There are always going to be caveats like self care and sleep yes. However, there is a fine line between self care and laziness. Because of the position I'm in, I have to make sure I am maximizing my time for my kids, girlfriend, family, and Warriors Next Adventure. I can't always accomplish everything I need to in a day because I bite off more than I can chew at times. I'm ok with that. Im aware not everyone is like me but I have what I like to call idle hand syndrome. If I am not doing something productive, I feel depressed or lazy. I do catch myself some times in that mindset, however it doesn't last long. My self care time is creating something. I've learned that one of my favorite things to create is #wnapodcast. I love the conversations I get to have with amazing people like Jeremy Scharlow, TJ Kreutzer, Mark Mortensen, Guff McGuffey to name a few. (Yes I love all my other guests too but I've done like 20 episodes). Those heartfelt deep conversations about life are my sweet spot. I also built a woodshop in my garage so now I can build things like the Vegvísir plaques, garden beds and more. On top of all that I love lifting weights and training jiu-jitsu. One thing I don't lack, is hobbies.

If you properly manage your time, you can be unstoppable. Find out how you can turn something you love into a profession. I love hiking, rock climbing, mountain climbing and deep conversations that help people improve their lives. So I started a non-profit to help end veteran suicide by doing these things that I love and taking veterans with me. I have had some of the best conversations in my life over the past year and a half on top of mountains, in the woods, on the lake and more. I took what I loved and I made it valuable to other people. Now hundreds of veterans a year can hold on to one more thing.

I recently had a veteran tell me how much he was looking forward to our Mt.Elbert climb June 27th 2020 that it consumed him. It gave him something to look forward to. Because of my time management with WNA, I gave a veteran something to hold on to and that brings tears to my eyes every time. I turned something I love into hope for others and you can too.

I love what I do because inspiration is everywhere and I intend to show others that life is beautiful, and there is always something to hold on to.

Love Y'all,

Nick

12 Comments

Steve link

7/17/2020 11:37:54 am

I had the fire lit but you are the one who stoked it and now there is another nonprofit to help vets and public safety personnel

Nick link

7/17/2020 10:45:03 pm

Steve I could hear the inspiration when we first talked about your mission. I cant wait to come fish with you down in Florida.

Official Military Skate

7/17/2020 08:36:07 pm

Wow, I love this!!! I am the EXACT same way. If I’m not actively working towards some type of goal, I feel lazy or depressed as well. I’m glad I’m not the only one that uses this mindset to their advantage. I love skateboarding and the time I spent in the military. I had the idea to try to combine the two to create a platform where I could use one to influence the other. I have a long way to go, and it’s never been done, but because of that mindset, I won’t be slowing down any time soon!!!

7/17/2020 10:46:38 pm

hey man you're doing great things. You have created an outlet for many military skaters to showcase their skills. That ability to inspire is definitely something you have.

Justin Governale

7/17/2020 08:57:45 pm

Good read my dude, I agree across the board

7/17/2020 10:47:34 pm

Thank You Justin!

Dave Adams link

7/17/2020 09:12:31 pm

Awesome and amazing read! It is sometimes hard to find time to complete everything so that is great you have learned that it is okay.

Great way to partner with other veteran who need help!

7/17/2020 10:48:38 pm

thank you Dave. Id rather bite off more than i can chew every day, rather than be unproductive!

Elijah Best

7/19/2020 08:27:06 am

Wow this is some powerful stuff Nick. Idle Hand Syndrome... I understand you on that.

Hollalina

7/19/2020 08:54:11 am

Great message. It was a great reminder for me, that it is okay not to get everything on the to do list done that day. I can get extremely overwhelmed when I look at what I need to get done; because I think I need to get it done that day. My mom always reminds me to do a little bit at a time, take a break, then a little more, etc. Once I start doing that, the overwhelming feelings go away.

I use to feel lazy and depressed if I wasn't constantly doing something. Then one day I realized for me, I need some down time, even if just for an hour. I started allowing myself to slow down and not feel lazy. Since the military, I have had to and still do, find balance; it's not always easy but wonderful when I can.

Like I said before, this hike on Mt. Elbert helped me in more ways than one. It was exactly what I needed at that moment. For that, I will be eternally grateful.

7/19/2020 08:58:13 am

Hollywood! It was my pleasure to meet you and im happy you learned something on that trip. These mountain climbs are much more than climbing mountains. We learn through adversity and when it is self induced, its controllable. Thats how we learn to control everything in our lives. Love you sister!

7/19/2020 06:20:36 pm

Love you too brother!

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