I saw this online and found it to be applicable to my life--take for example surfing (drop-out: big time), swimming (considering dropping-out), waffle making (amateur: although I hear tales about really wonderful waffles and my mother makes amazing waffles, I just can't bring myself to put forth effort beyond the standard Betty Crocker recipe), procrastination (expert: constantly inventing new heights).
I think seeing my pathetic-ness in chart form is motivating me to try a little harder (ex: swimming; still not ready for the waffles). Although there are people born with amazing natural talent (Andrew Beck), a lot of people are great because they really spend a huge amount of time working on it (Andrew Beck). So the key is not getting discouraged, not getting complacent (waffles again) and just continuously pushing forward. that's what I learned.
Onward to the awesomeness threshold! go to!
1 comment:
It's easier to be an expert when you have natural talent and work hard on it (Andrew Beck), but it's easier because you like it so it's less discouraging and discouraging moments are mitigated with a lot of rewarding moments. The real breakthrough comes when you aren't necessarily so great at something but you still put in the hard work so that you CAN become great at it. And it's ok to let a few of those efforts die ultimately. ;) But keep up the swimming and surfing and I won't complain if you bring waffles to new heights!!!
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