You may feel this way about things that are easy for you—it’s no big deal; anyone could do it. Be careful of the wrong thinking. The things that you find are “not a big deal” are things you earned because of:
1. Hard Work: You spent the hours probing, exploring and figuring out how something works. This may be learning how to navigate your computer, mastering your camera, building gadgets, or dissecting financial statements. The repetition and frequency is something you have done over time to gain an efficiency and mastery.
2. Passion: Do you know what most people are doing this evening? They are in front of the TV. My guess is that you are doing something you are passionate about. Do you know what I am doing? I am learning. I love learning. I am passionate about it. I am not passionate about vegging for [Read more...]
While the conviction and content of your writing are like the direction and destination for your reader, correct grammar and punctuation marks can be the smooth roadways that get them there. To a reader trying to follow your words, punctuation mistakes make the ride more bumpy and could perhaps even detour them thoroughly from your ideas and purpose.
I see the frustration every day. It comes from people believing a myth. The myth is, “If I just keep working harder at it, I can master it.”
I have spent the last week working with my team on various systems we are implementing for our clients. The process is rigorous yet fulfilling. I enjoy it greatly because it embodies what our culture and message is about – passion.
