Hard Work Never Killed Anyone But Why Take A Chance??

When I was studying in school, I remember once I was complaining to my friends about getting marks lower than I expected. At that my friend said that I always expect a lot without putting efforts to match. I ignored that comment back then. Now about 15 years later I realise that I still have the same attitude. Hard work has never been my forte.

I had this negative attitude that what's the use of putting in more efforts than necessary. What if the efforts go waste. I need to be convinced that something is worth doing then I would do it well. I guess I lacked motivation. I am not very good at motivating myself. I need someone to tell me that I am doing the right thing and encourage me.

I miss having a mentor, guide or someone like that.

Sometimes I feel like most people would, that I haven't fully utilised my potential. I read an article last week that many people feel this way. They feel that there weren't enough opportunities for them to prove their worth and that they haven't achieved what they had set out to. Then there are those who have 'achieved' the maximum in their careers but at the cost of their personal and family lives.. Hmm.. It's true. Too much analysis is paralysis.