Shit or Get Off the Pot

My dad used to say sometimes you need to "Shit, or get off the pot."
It's not eloquent, but it's a phrase that resonates with me, especially now as I enter my 29th year of life wondering why I'm having career constipation issues. Bare with me -- there is a business analogy here but it's going to take a little story telling to get there.

I had a conversation with a friend last night who is potty training her daughter. Her take on the process was one of reflection, patience, unwavering resiliance in the face of a very tricky concept.

You feel the urge, you sit and go, right? Not so. First you have to know what that urge is and what it means, in addition to calculating timing issues. It all takes awareness and practice and that's where the potty training comes in. No wonder there is a considerable learning curve involved!

So I tell myself (note: I am a dreamer with a new plan at every turn and very little practice implementing my plans): Kate, "shit, or get off the pot." What will it take to put my visions into action? How much time will it take, how will I know when it is right to act, and how many false starts will be required? How do I make business happen when I want it to happen?

I'm at a loss. But frankly, I'm starting to think that approaching career development like potty training might yield more successful results. It's a necesesary function after all.

Thoughts? Am I totally crazy?