When I Don’t Like The Answer

More often than I’d like to admit, I get answers I don’t like. I’m facing this dilemma currently. I’m faced with learning something that’s absolutely foreign and quite confusing. The sad thing is I’m quite capable, but feeling lazy. I’m saying lazy because that’s the most truthful answer.

I’ve been able to succeed in multiple industries and careers for one reason and one reason only. I’ve been willing to do whatever it takes to succeed. I may or may not have been the smartest person in the room. I may or may not have been the best at a particular task or skill. I may or may not have been the most charismatic or compelling. Strengths and weaknesses aside, I was the hardest working. I excelled because I was willing to put in the time, effort, and energy.

Desire is defined as a strong feeling of wanting to have something. Based on my actions it’s apparent I don’t want to master the newest tools at my disposal. I have to be brutally honest with my appraisals. If not, why bother.

Today, Friday, February 3, 2023, I am grateful that:

I’m able to accurately and honestly assess my situation. It’s something I’m comfortable doing. Next item is reporting to another and moving into a solution oriented framework.

I discovered my lack of motivation has a root cause. The lack of desire is better than me being lazy, as far as I’m concerned. At least I know it’s not about not wanting to work, but rather not wanting to master the newest tools.

I’m willing to look at what I don’t do well and don’t want to do and find a work around. Maybe my solution will be doing it for a short time, becoming capable and competent, then moving on to the next thing. It seems to be a recurring pattern so I’m sure that will probably be my solution.

If you don’t like the answer you’re getting, ask a different question.

Be Great. Be Grateful!!!