Hard Work

I was just reminded, after reading an article titled, "The Hard Way" about the merits of hard work. In this note, I just want to bring out one simple point. Often times, hard work is something we genuinely seek. We want to do well. We want to put our best foot forward. We want to give it our all. But inside of us there is a battle. We're battling against our minds, which would like us to do nothing more than sit on the couch, eat popcorn, and watch a movie.

With the help of one of my friends, I've come up with a scheme to combat the negative and distracting thoughts of my mind. When I am confronted with a thought, I write it down. For example, while reading a book or working on a project, I take notes intermittedly. This way, instead of obeying my distracting thoughts (getting a drink, watching a Youtube video, or checking my e-mail unnecessarily) I can identify them and continue with my work. After a couple of minutes, the distracting thoughts subside and I am able to stay focused.