Everybody is so consumed by reading, listening to, following, and generally idolizing all kinds of internet celebrities, authors, and self-proclaimed gurus.

We buy their books, read their blogs, attend their conferences and then wonder why we don’t have what they have.

I have a strong suspicion that “they” are doing something that “we” are not. Doing something.

Sure we have tasks, lists and to-dos. We schedule appointments, meetings and networking events. But what are we really accomplishing? Is it the important thing we know we should be pursuing, or are we trying to stay out of the hot seat by giving ourselves more and more distractions.

I know I have.

Maybe it’s time to focus on your own purpose in life. Turn off the noise, ignore the competition and the hot-air blowers. Make a list of what YOU are doing, and what YOU want to do. And write it down in big, bold letters. Be proud of it, and keep it close so you don’t forget.

The little voice inside all of us needs to be heard. But to do that, we have to turn down the volume on everything else.