Saturday, September 6, 2014

 

Today I worked closely with the Chief Operating Officer of our organization. We began to map out a organizational chart that would guide us going forward. Without an effective organizational chart, one that includes clearly defined roles, as well as clearly defined polices and procedures, it’s easy for people to lose focus. Hours may be lost each day in busy work rather than on advancing the goals of the organization. I’m spearheading an effort to professional our organization. We worked side by side for several hours today to outline this strategy. It’s my hope and expectation that this effort will improve efficiencies. It also will empower the COO to keep his finger on the pulse of the organization, allowing him to more effectively assess the return on the investments he make in personnel expenses as well as other resources. I appreciate this opportunity I have to contribute in meaningful, measurable ways. In truth, the work that I’m doing is quite similar to the work that I did while I was in prison. To succeed through prison, an individual must master discipline and establish clear paths that will lead to intended outcomes. I find the same principled approach to success is necessary in the corporate world. It pleases me to have this role of sharing all that I learned as a long-term prisoner with individuals from every walk of life, even senior corporate officers.

Days since my release from prison: 390

Miles that I ran today: 8.03

Miles that I ran so far this week: 49.01

Miles that I’ve run during the month of September: 35.71

Miles that I ran so far in 2014: 1,746.7

Miles that I need to run in order to reach my annual goal of 2,400 miles: 653.3

Miles I’m ahead of schedule to reach my 2,400-mile goal by the end of 2014: 104.2

My weight for today: 168