I’ve been thinking about this question a lot lately: Why do people give up?
Why do people give up on their dreams, their goals, their resolutions, their relationships, and themselves?
Here are 5 reasons why I think people throw in the towel…
- You are content with where you are – Some people are content with just the status quo. They see no need to improve or change anything in their life. They are simply content. But have you ever noticed what happens to water that just sits there without movement for long periods of time? It becomes lukewarm and begins to collect bacteria and mold. Simply by staying “content,” you become disgusting.
- The destination isn’t worth the journey to get there – Let’s admit it. Making some kind of change or improvement to our lives is hard work. If you want to save $5,000 for a new car and your bank statement shows a balance of $13.47, the destination seems so far away that you may just give up. The journey may be rough but the destination is worth the effort.
- You lack focus – My wife is convinced I have adult ADD, so I have a difficult time focusing on just one project. I like to work on several things at once, but quickly I can find myself spread too thin. When you lack focus, you can be a good starter but a poor finisher. Learn to focus on the end result.
- You grow impatient and want the results now – We live in a fast-paced culture. We have microwaves, because the oven takes too long. We have drive-thrus, so we don’t have to get out of the car. We dream of magic pills, secret formulas, and silver bullets to make the change happen now. But change takes time. Crock-pots take longer than microwaves but the food always tastes better.
- You’re lazy – Change doesn’t just happen because you want it to. It requires a mental commitment and a plan of action to bring about the change. But again, that requires work and for some people, that’s too much effort. Don’t be a sluggard that sits around waiting for change to occur. Be proactive and take responsibility for yourself.
How do you overcome these barriers and prevent throwing in the towel?
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Checks for stopping by my blog! I will definitely start visiting your blog more frequently. I would have agree with the point on being lazy the most. Many people have the intelligence to get to where they want to but not the work ethic.