EASY ROUTE

THE EASY ROAD

I find that a lot people know what to do, but they still don’t do it. They rely on justification or an easier solution because the real solution seems too long-winded. Some people would rather use their energy to find a way to use less effort for the same result. Working smarter is essential for effective productivity, but even finding a solution to work smarter requires a lot of effort. We must come to terms with the idea that some things have to be done the difficult way.

For example, if you want to lose weight, you have to create a calorie deficit by either increasing physical activity, improving your diet, or both. Most people know they need to do these things but they don’t commit to them.

Instead, they’ll look for a magic pill or another shortcut to solve their problem. They spend excessive time, energy and money on trying out different miracle cures, when they could have achieved much more if they simply decided to apply some effort.

Other people in this situation may do nothing at all. They want to lose weight and they’ll moan about it, but they don’t take any action. Many of us will label these people as lazy. People usually act in this way because of two things. One is that they simply don’t believe that they can achieve the results that they want to, so they’re defeated by the idea of it straight away.

The second is that they find the idea of working for the result too painful.

People won’t want to take action on things if they perceive the process of achieving the results as being too hard. The idea of going to the gym or eating healthily may seem much more painful than remaining how they are.

So these people take no action. They tend to stick with easier and more comfortable options – but rarely do we grow within our comfort zone.

Sadly, many will wait until they have no other option before they commit to changes, when you see your current situation as being more painful than going through whatever it takes to get what you desire. Great pain and pressure can force great changes to occur. This is the same reason why people will put up with toxic relationships until they reach breaking point.

They may find the idea of being single and lonely more daunting than putting up with their abusive partner.

Step out of your comfort zone

and face your fears. Growth takes

place when you are challenged,

not when you are comfortable.

If you want something enough, you’ll take action on it. But don’t wait for your pain threshold to be tested. This will only delay results in the manifestation process. Start asking yourself how badly you want to achieve your goals. Do you want them more than you fear the process of getting there?

"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference." — Robert Frost

"Successful people willingly do what unsuccessful people are unwilling to do." — John Spence

"The easy path destroys your life mostly." Johny L F. Tusing

“If the road is easy, you’re likely going the wrong way” – Terry Goodkind