Summary of Too Many Interests & Not Enough Follow Through? Try This
People who struggle with having too many ideas but little implementation or follow-through may feel like they are not reaching their potential and are constantly jumping from one thing to another.
- This tendency is common among adult ADHDers and multipotentialites, who are divergent thinkers with brains going in multiple directions at once.
- Divergent thinkers may struggle with completing tasks due to interest-driven brains, low dopamine levels, and limiting beliefs.
- Seeking therapy to address deeply socialized beliefs about not measuring up may be a long-term solution, but a more immediate solution is to accept and embrace this part of oneself.
- To manage different interests, one should discern between things done out of inherent interest and things done out of obligations or imposed social scorecards.
- By focusing on what feels authentic and true to oneself, individuals can align their interests with their authentic self, leading to more motivation, energy, and ease in completing tasks.
- Recognizing the privilege of choice in obligations and making choices aligned with one's authentic self can lead to a sense of peace and enjoyment in life.
- The key is to move in an inherent authentic direction, leading to a sense of peace and enjoyment in life.
- The journey of life should be enjoyed, as there is no ultimate destination.
- By discerning between authentic desires and obligations, individuals can find peace and fulfillment in their pursuits.
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Notable Quotes
— 04:19 — « we have this inherent belief that who we are right now is not good enough. »
— 09:17 — « what have you signed up for, what have you bought, what have you promised and not delivered on, what have you committed to but not followed through with. »
— 10:20 — « this list right here is actually the only scorecard you ever need to measure yourself against in your life. »
— 14:58 — « over time you might realize that the feeling of striving and trying to fix yourself starts to recede and what its replaced with is an enjoyment of the journey of life because thats all this really is. »
Category
Wellness and Self-Improvement