We have to declutter and get rid of ‘good’ things to make room for ‘better’ things. – Arlin Sorenson
Arlin included this line in a recent newsletter to HTG. He was talking about doing this in our businesses, but I think it makes for an important life lesson as well.
For some reason, we hold on to things.
We let the things clutter up around the house, the garage, the basement and other places.
We let activities clutter up our schedules.
We are all full up on “good” things and wonder why nothing “great” is happening in our lives.
At some point we have to get rid of the “good” to make room for the “great”.
We need to cancel that activity.
We need to donate that extra stuff.
We need space for the great stuff to work its way in.
Create some space today. Cancel an appointment. Get rid of some stuff.
Make it a great day.
Jake
The Daily Attitude Email 
Giving up watching my Chicago Blachawks regularly on TV was a painful sacrifice for me to make (especially while they are winning one Stanley cup title after another) but it had to be done if I want to have enough time to work towards my goals! Cutting something big from your life feels more difficult at the beginning in my experience. Eventually you do adjust.
Do keep in mind that making these cuts can have an impact on your relationships with others. Not going to those sports events as much these days? Who do you normally hang out with there that you may begin to fall out of contact with? Stand strong in pursuing your goals but look for other ways to keep those healthy connections with your favorite people.
Great comments and example, Justin.
Thanks for sharing,
Jake