What Should You Really be Doing?
How many times have you heard someone tell you (or someone else) that they should “never give up” and other motivational mumbo jumbo like that?
Sure, it’s nice to pump someone up by telling them that they can succeed at anything they want, but is that really the best thing to be spending your time on? In my opinion, the answer is no.
Chew on this: If you want to finish up some work and can’t seem to get it done at the office, what do you do? Do you choose to “never give up” and tough it out in the office or do you go find some other place that is more conducive to you getting your shit done? Make sense?
Bottom Line: If you’re doing something that takes your blood, sweat, and tears — and you still suck — you’re probably more suited to do something else.
Do yourself a favor and spend your time on figuring out what works (and doesn’t work) for you. Once you do that, I guarantee that you’ll make progress on whatever it is that you want to do.
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January 16th, 2007 at 4:00 pm
Yes, but how do you decide when you’ve spent enough time on one thing or the other ? Sometimes you may be approaching something in the completely wrong light, which makes it look harder than it is. I’m not saying what you’re saying is wrong, but it’s a gross generalization, which over simplifies the mantra of “never give up”. It’s the same way people take “if you pray to god, he will answer your prayers”. It’s not that simple, if you pray to God, he won’t answer your prayers if you don’t follow the prayers with action.
Anyway, your suggestion to spend time figuring out on what works, is a disservice to your readers, as you don’t give any idea of how much time.
Too much time and you’re frustrated, too little time and you quit ? That just gives one the excuse to not get anything done.