5.5.2010
76 days 4 hours and 48 minutes till the polls open
"Endurance is one of the most difficult disciplines, but it is to the one who endures that the final victory comes" ---Buddha
So I wrap up my finals for school today. And then its off to the races---less than 80 days till my primary
Its going to be a lot of hard work. And yesterday (Tuesday Morning) I had the ungodly nausea in the pit of my stomach thinking am I up for the task. I'm a little scared. Politicians aren't supposed to admit that. What if I can't do it? The question all morning kept popping up in my mind. But then at break time. I sat with my legs hanging off the truck door looking out at the beautiful sky and realized that its okay. I do my best and be done with it. At least no one can say I'm not trying.
One big challenge is discipline.
Its so easy when I get frustrated or tired to get distracted on other things that aren't campaign mode. I guess thats why its important to surround yourself with a campaign team. Trouble is right now I don't have much of a team. Guess i'm not developing one. But most of my friends, supporters--even the politico ones--either don't realize how much work is invovled in winning an election or don't think I can win (and just aren't telling me).
I can win. And i'm working to stay upbeat 24-7 because i've seen how important that energy is. In order to sell your campaign, raise money, and get people motivated you have to stay---fired up.
Reminds me of the Obama story.
Got to stay fired up. Got to stay ready to go...and then go. Each day after work I'll come home. Put on the suit and tie (you got to dress the part even if you are sitting at home making phone calls) and work. Got to keep the doubt and frustration out of sight and out of mind.
When in doubt I'm gonna turn to Obama--the center right politician that has defied the odds so many times before. Fired up... ready to go...
76 days 4 hours 43 minutes...