July 31, 2011...
Why is it our inclination to take the easy road? Well, that's a no-brainer really.
Taking the easy road requires less thinking. Taking the easy road
demands less energy. Taking the easy road requires less willpower. And
often, taking the HIGH road (the more productive, positive, and valuable
road) isn't as appealing as watching Entertainment Tonight.
But that's just our brain trying to convince us that the Lady Gaga
interview has more value than doing something to positively move us
forward. It doesn't matter if it's starting the laundry, reading a
self-help book...or working on your own book. Whatever goal YOU
have...whatever productive activity that will give you a feeling of
accomplishment and victory...well...at that moment, we get convinced
it's okay to let it slide.
But is it really?
By Shawn Anderson