Don't waste time of an opportunity!
Just trying to make the most of things and share a little of my life with you all while I work on a few things. Enjoy!
NEVER TAKE AN EMPTY LOAD VIDEO
STILL A LOT OF WORK...
Yesterday, as usual, I had a lot to try to accomplish. I was working on the perimeter fencing once again, and had a lot of cattle panels to move to the edge that I was working on. Since there is a path along that side of the perimeter, I figured that loading the cattle panels onto a trailer and attempting to drive down the path would be the best idea. I was also reflecting on some of the lessons that I've learned over the years at different jobs, and remembered a phrase from my forklift days in the warehouse; "Never take an empty load." Since I had never driven on the perimeter before and since I'd have an empty trailer with me on the way back, this was a great opportunity to make the most of it.
After some issues unloading and a tight turn around, I was ready to load up for the return trip. The first resource I picked up was some cedar trees that @grandpa-pepper and I had cut down. While we were clearing the perimeter of the property so that I could fence it in, we made a few piles of useful things. I didn't expect to be picking them up so soon, or to be loading them onto a trailer, but this sure made it easier. These will mostly be used to make some arbors in the garden, including one large one to grow cold hardy kiwi plants on.
A while back, @jaguarlife had bulldozed some things on the edge of the property. There was one large pile of soil that I had to remove in order to run the fence, so I decided to load the soil into five gallon buckets to use in the garden. Originally, I had been carrying them back to the garden by hand, which is a great way to get a workout in, but once I realized that I would have an empty trailer passing by, I stockpiled the buckets and waited to lead them.
I had also saved some really rotten logs to use in the garden. I'll bury these at the bottom of my raised beds for a hugel mound effect. They can help retain moisture and break down into soil over time. The only thing left to load was some rocks that I had previously pulled out of the woods.
When I sit back and admire this load, which wasn't even the intended load but rather the bonus, I sure am glad that there are things from my work history that I can still apply to my life. Just imagine how much work carrying all these resources by hand would have been if I had just driven by with an empty trailer and got back to work. Obviously, I've got a ton to do, but each day we are making progress!
As always, I'm @papa-pepper and here's the proof:
proof-of-a-load-that-is-not-empty
Until next time…
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Way to be efficient. It's tough sometimes to do things the smart way when you're in the middle of a project and just want to finish it. However, you probably saved yourself a ton of time by taking the time to load up the trailer again for the trip back.
Yes, it does look like you have a lot of work to do, but you're making progress and it will be cool to look back and see how far you've come!
Thanks for the support and encouragement!
You're welcome. It's fun to go along on the journey with you and see what new and creative things you'll come up with. You have such a "problem-solving" mentality, it's inspiring.
Yea! You succeeded in choosing the best out the alternatives available to you. It actually helps a lot and saves stress if only we give time to analyse the alternatives rather than just going for any.
I'm studying project management in my institution and what was contained in your post was very helpful. A lot of people might see it as just another post from @papa-pepper but that is not it, there is virtually a lesson to be learnt. A successful project manager should be able to source for diverse alternatives and choose the best way in implementing a project. It won't only save time, it will save cost and energy. I think i will love to make a blog post about my profession soonest.
"Never take an empty load - getting the most from each move"- the title is also inspiring; another of such lessons to be learnt which suggest to me one of the reasons why people don't really achieve. It's not that they're not hardworking, they just suck at implementing the project in the best way. It's good to make the most out of each opportunity that passes.
Thanks so much @papa-pepper!!!
Keep that hardworking spirit alive, i'm learning day by day.
Also, those photographs and video are cool.
Much love!!!
Very cool to read! Thanks for that excellent and encouraging reply!
What I find most incredible about you, is that not only can you get a lot of real life work done, but you also manage to find time to format it into blog posts and share the experience.
That must be a double full-time job. :)
Thankfully, I've got about two years' worth of experience now, so it's just kind of become what I do. Whether I was laying hardwood flooring, cutting lawns, remodeling houses, or just working on the homestead, I always make time to steemit while life carries on. Thanks man!
It's good to be aware and creative, huh?
One key point I try to keep in mind at all times is that,
As long as I am making progress in life, on projects, and on goals, NO MATTER HOW SMALL the progress, I am doing okay.
This has been key to being able to continue each day without getting overwhelmed.
Excellent advice! Thanks for sharing it! I love that attitude!
LOL, ;) I love it.... I can't tell you how many times I've said it myself "plan B, that was really a dumb idea." At least you didn't tear anything up. BTW it wasn't Dumb it just didn't work... Plus you had a better more efficient idea for plan B.
It's awesome that you keep those in your videos... Then you probably got scolded for the scratches....
Yeah, when Plan A didn't work it gave me to realize that Plan A wasn't even the path to the goal I had in mind! That sure helped!
Thank you, I don't know what to say, but it is much appreciated.
good work, you always use the time for all the good things ,, as long as there is time and opportunity to work.
success for you always.
Thank you!
Your welcome
Amazing @papa-pepper. Very interesting post and useful for many people especially for myself @papa-pepper. I really like this post .. Ok !! If there is spare time come give me a little support for me
Nice your photography and great your work..
your videos very excelent..
I salut your thinking..
thanks for shearing this post..
Lovely post @papa-pepper really enjoyed it like those pictures Great work from an hard working man
I doubt if there is anyone on Steemit working harder than you papa-pepper! bytheway, looks like you have hundreds of 5 gal buckets around there, did you have to buy all those? be safe out there
Actually, a place I used to work at would throw thousands of them away. I knew they'd come in handy, so they came to Arkansas with me! Eventually I'll get it all cleaned up and basically bucket-free, but for now they help with all of the movement.
yes, excellent!
Beware of becoming overly efficient. It can kill spontaneity.
Got it! Will do!
Lot work opportunities you have in your relax mind with tension release sense having a dashing style you share in your post with superb picture with great lining proof of a load that is not empty ..its knocking on steemit world for steemians having clusters of buckets showing your love for filling it for busy working time stone with nasty temperature
Looks like you are moving mountains!
One at a time! One at a time!
Wow, that looks like a very busy and productive day you and your family had. :D
You are such a wonderful example for your children. :D
God bless you and the whole pepper clan. :D Have an awesome day my fabulous friend! :D
Thank you so much @frostyamber!
You're very welcome @papa-pepper! :D
As Deadpool would say: Maximun Effort!
If we pass through life without carrying with us all the wisdom gained, all the things we've learned, then the life would be pointless.
Hey......am always falling for ur post @papa- pepper.....keep it up boss
Working efficiently and smarter is the only way to go on the homestead, otherwise, you'll wear yourself out before the work gets done.