Process Patience

When you look at life, you realize that pretty much everything has a process. To finish school, you have to go through the process of classwork, studying, research, etc. To get married, you have to go through the process of meeting, dating, learning, growing, etc. To get to the next level in your career, you have to go through the process of learning the job, figuring out the most efficient way to achieve a desired result and sometimes even apply for that promotion or seek out a higher position if it's not given or offered automatically (which is most cases, it's not).

So we see that in life, there is a process for everything. But I wonder, have you ever gotten impatient with the process? Flow with me for a minute...you're ready to graduate from school, but you're tired of the classwork, studying, etc. You're ready to get married, but you're tired of the dating scene and think no one is out there, or the ones that you are meeting just ain't the one. You're ready to go to the next level in your career, but giving 150% is getting old and everyone else seems to be moving up around you. Or like me, you are about to become a parent and you're just tired of being pregnant (LOL)...ya know I had to throw that in there!

Even though the things worth having usually require "going through the process" we must excercise patience in our well doing because eventually the process will come to an end and we will have achieved the desired outcome. So don't get weary in doing right and even if you do get tired, keep on pressing toward your goal. In some cases, you can quit and give up on the process, but don't act surprised at the end result. But in most cases, you just have to practice process patience. In the end, you will be glad you did...then it will be time to celebrate your achievement and your ability to persevere, which will give you the will power in your next process.

Practicing Process Patience... Paysoff.

Continued Blessings,

Fon James
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Doing what you love and loving it

I know it's been a while since I blogged, but hey, cut me some slack...I am expecting a baby next month (LOL).

Today I want to blog about doing what you love. How many of us are working other jobs to make ends meet while pursuing our true passions part time, or when we have time? I bet that's more of a majority than a minority. We sit at our desks, do the work that we are paid for (most likely salary paid) and we long for the days when we will be sitting doing something we really do love.

Well, as I continue down this publishing road with no navigational device other than the good Lord ordering my steps, I often ponder when that time will come when I can being doing what I love full time. Now I can sit here and ponder and wonder until time ends, but I realized recently that if I want a change, I am going to have to make that change and do whatever is necessary to get the wheels going. So in essence, you and I need to do what we have to do, in order to get to the point of doing what we love to do, then the final phase is absolutely loving it!

So let's begin together today on July 1st. Get the plan together, work the plan, and let's meet up at that place where we can all say..."I am doing what I love and I am loving it!" See you there soon!

Continued blessings,
Fon James

Staying Focused

Have you ever wondered why it is so hard to stay focused? Or maybe you've pondered the thought of why it's so hard to develop good habits.

You know how you feel when you prepare the night before and everything runs smoothly? We love that feeling don't we? But if that's not the norm for us, why does it only last for so long?

I've heard that it takes 30 days to create a habit. Have you ever thought about whether or not it took 30 days to learn a bad habit? Sometimes I think it took less than that, but I never paid attention to how many times I didn't prepare the night before. Or when I left those dishes until later. Or procrastinated on getting something done earlier than the deadline required.

I don't know where and when my bad habits were formed, but I do know that I am ready for a change. I am ready to stay focused and get it done without delay. God has a blessing for me, but its up to me not to delay the blessing. I have to stay focused on God and on His will for my life.

Be encouraged and always stay focused on God. At least do it for 30 days so that you can form a good habit!

Much love,
Fon James

A new year...a new adventure...a new Fon!

Well friends, it's a new year! I haven't blogged in a while and I have very good reason (LOL). The last time I blogged, I was gearing up for my book release and it was a success!

I have sold 1000 books on my own and also more than 100 via major distribution!! Yes that is a great feat in itself and I am very proud that God has tremendously blessed me to do so.

After releasing my book in grand fashion, something else GRAND happened in my life...I learned that God has blessed me and my husband with a baby!!! Yep, I am expecting a baby and I couldn't be more thrilled than I am right now! Married for four years (it will be five in August 08), this new chapter has to be one of the most exciting and anticipating! I look forward to becoming a mommy!

Keep me in your prayers as I move through this journey of motherhood.

Now as far as the book is concerned...if you haven't gotten your copy yet, please do so soon...I am working on the sequel and you wouldn't want to have to play catch up when it releases!

Until next blog,
Be Blessed!
Fon

My debut novel, Back and Forth...Along With a Few of My Favorites!

Finishing Touches

Hello everyone,
I know I have been MIA for a while and haven't been blogging, but I am here to tell you that I have good reason! The book, the debut novel, my first born literary, is about to go to the printer! Yep, you heard right! I am putting the finishing touches on it as we speak!

So I just wanted to stop by and update you and let you know...November 6th, Back and Forth will be AVAILABLE!!!!! WOOOO HOOOOO!!!

Until next time, hit me up on myspace.com/fonjames or fonjames.com!

Lata,
Fon

The manuscript is finished AND Tucker House Publishing is officially open for business!

Just wanted to update you. One month ago, June 8th, I completed my first manuscript! Yes, it was a long nine month road, but after many excuses and inevitable days of writer's block (or procrastination), I finished it.

Okay, so now the real work has begun. To finish a manuscript is a great feat, but to get it revised, refined, and published is a whole different story.

Journey with me as I move into the next phase of becoming a published author. I am already an author now that I have a manuscript, so I plan to change the verbiage on my blog site from "budding" to just "author"!!!!

Watch out world, I am on my way! By the way, as of today, I am officially a publisher. My new publishing company name is Tucker House Publishing...and guess who will be the first author I publish? Yep, you guessed it...an author by the name of Fon James.

Can't wait to see what God will do by the next blog...look at what he did in one month, I went from budding author to author, and now publisher!!!! Hallelujah! Thank you Jesus!

Stay tuned,
Fon James