7 The Gunslinger

I will keep practicing until I master my craft.

The early-morning sun shines over the tops of buildings in the main street of town. She prepares to draw her ray gun, hand at the ready. Steady ... and ... DRAW! PING! POW! ZIPP! Three empty cans fly off the saloon's railing in quick succession as the shots echo through the still desert air. She exhales, smiling with satisfaction. She's the fastest gun in the galaxy and practices her craft every day. No-one is getting in her way!

The Gunslinger is at the top of her game. Her mind is focused and clear. She wasn't born this way. It's taken many hours of practice and hard work to get to where she is and she's made plenty of mistakes along the way. Is there something you want to achieve but have been putting off? The Gunslinger's message is clear: practice makes proficient. You have to start somewhere. Even if you're starting at the very beginning, with some hard work and deliberate practice, you can get there. The Gunslinger is that friend who's not afraid to give you some tough love, and maybe a gentle kick in the chaps to get you. moving. So pull on those cowboy boots, find your motivation and get started!

Making time to practice your craft might mean setting better boundaries with people in your life. Don't feel bad about prioritizing time to yourself. Feeling overwhelmed? Think of the next action you plan to take. Ask yourself: is this action taking me towards my goal? If the answer is 'yes', keep moving. If not, skip it.