You know that "big change" you've been waiting on doing for the "right time"? Well I'm here to let you know that the time has arrived. It is now time to stop pretending that timing is what is stopping you from achieving that goal you have set aside for yourself and either work at it starting NOW... or just give up.
Now I know that giving up sounds like a bad thing, but seriously giving up on something unrealistic or unachievable can be smart and therapeutic. If your goal is to climb the outside of the Empire State building for instance... GIVE UP. If you are trying to quit smoking however, you should probably go throw out your cigarettes or give them to some kid who looks like he needs a hobby. Essentially I would implore you to use your nugget when actually deciding whether to give up on your dreams.
I'd also like to take this opportunity to tackle the subject of trying to achieve said goals. remember that you can only do what you CAN do, no more or less. You can choose to do less than you are actually capable of (like when you girls go out to Starbucks in Victoria Secret sweat pants and Uggs) but you cannot do more consciously than you are capable of doing. Please stop using the phrase "I'll give it 110%", it's not mathematically possible and I feel this phrase is a huge part of America's youth growing up stupid and expecting to be rewarded for not being able to do things they couldn't do if they actually COULD give more than a full effort. When the chubby kid (who should be playing goalie) is asked to play forward but consistently gets winded will trying to out run the defender gets a "you gave it 110%" from his coach/father... he not only believes that you can actually provide more than the actual value of an item (credit problems anyone?) but also thinks that he should get an "atta boy" every time he under performs.
As I continue my thoughts on my impending fatherhood, I can only hope that the world will start to embrace more realistic expectations as well as accurate descriptions of effort given to reach said goals.
Thanks. rant over.
