I don't know what to say, it depends on what those "ignored areas" are. We have a primary goal and prioritize for it, not getting all the way on your second and

I don't know what to say, it depends on what those "ignored areas" are. We have a primary goal and prioritize for it, not getting all the way on your second and third priorities isn't exactly uncommon. Do you "have" grit or do you display it? It's part of character we choose how much energy to put in.