Why now is the the time

Don't wait, Don't wait, Don't wait.

My dad and me at the Masters in 2010. A bucket list item that we were fortunate to check off together.

Just a very short note for you today on something that’s been front and center in my mind recently.

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My dad died on Easter Sunday 8 years ago.

He was only 64. It was sudden and unexpected.

Unfortunately, given the nature of his death, I didn't get to say things I'd always assumed I'd have time to say.

Or do things I'd always assumed I'd have time to do.

Like tell him just how much I appreciated what a great dad he had been.

Or play Pebble Beach Golf Course with him.

Or record a conversation with him about his childhood and his memories of our young family.

I assumed there'd be time. I was wrong.

But this is not a sad post. This is a practical one.

One that's meant to inspire some action - for you and for me.

After reading this, I challenge you to take some action.

To do or plan some of those things that you think you've got plenty of time for - but maybe you don't.

• To tell someone you love them. Or that you forgive them. Or that you're sorry.

• To tell someone how much you appreciate them. And how much they've meant to you.

• To ask someone to tell you about a time when they were young (and maybe even to record that conversation - I can't tell you how much I would value listening to a conversation between me and my dad right now).

Whatever it is you think you'd regret not doing, take action to get it done - TODAY.

Life is ephemeral. The people we love are here for a shorter time than we recognize.

So take some action. I promise you won't regret it.

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This idea of not waiting. Of taking action today… has been on my mind a lot lately.

And it’s not just me. Here are a few posts on social media that really encompass this spirit of taking action now - in our personal lives, in our careers, and in our relationships.

That’s it. I told you it was a short note today. I will be back next week. I am so fired up for the next 6 weeks. I have 3 awesome podcasts (and related newsletters) coming your way that I am so excited to share with you.

In the meantime, hope you get a chance to enjoy some time with your family this weekend and take some action—whatever that means for you.

Greg