The value of struggle
There are times that I wish learning things were easier. A couple of my current hobbies require hours and hours of practice to make even slow progress.
I need to remind myself that most of the things that I’ve enjoyed over the years took dedication. Although some things are inherently fun, others are made fun though the skill demanded to do them well. Although practice can be a grind, achievement brings joy.
“We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard.”
― John F. Kennedy
Which do you enjoy more, things that come easy or those at which you struggle before you succeed?
Hopefully, my questions cause you to reflect on your own thinking, relationships or choices. Maybe I even inspire you to make positive changes.
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