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I'd love to believe this, but it's my day job. By the time I've poured my brain 9–5 into what my employer wants, I just feel too drained to do what I want. It'

I'd love to believe this, but it's my day job. By the time I've poured my brain 9–5 into what my employer wants, I just feel too drained to do what I want. It's a vicious cycle of desire and fatigue.

kordless 12y ago
> too drained Drained, or scared?
- 001sky 12y ago
  I'm pretty sure there is no need to troll this comment. Even if your point was logical, it would be debatable.
  - spoiler 12y ago
    I believe the comment was meant to motivate, or provoke a bit of self-reflection; not for trolling. Many people are unwilling, or can't or look for excuses to not take the first step because fear[1][2] might be (secretly) hindering them. I was offered a great job and I was afraid/unwilling to take the job because of the responsibility in involved (even though, I would've loved the job) and was afraid I wouldn't be up to the task or my own expectations (now I realise I would've been more than capable). Although, my issue was a consequence of a much bigger emotional problem, I wouldn't have ever resolved it, if it wasn't for a tactless and stubborn friend who forced me into helping myself. Just my two cents. -- [1]:Atychiphobia [2]: or Jonah's complex
    - kordless 12y ago
      Yes. I realize the comment was short and blunt, but the intent behind it was simply to question motivations behind "working for the man" and "doing what brings you joy". I encourage everyone to consider the risks and fears associated with building something new and revolutionary. Sometimes that takes digging deep and facing your fears!
sillysaurus3 12y ago
Been there. It sucks. There's no easy way around that. What ultimately worked for me was to capture a question. Find a question that fascinates you. The ability to do that, for me, came down to resisting the urge to come home and zone out in front of Netflix. It's tempting after an 8-10 hour day.

kordless 12y ago

> too drained Drained, or scared?

001sky 12y ago
I'm pretty sure there is no need to troll this comment. Even if your point was logical, it would be debatable.
- spoiler 12y ago
  I believe the comment was meant to motivate, or provoke a bit of self-reflection; not for trolling. Many people are unwilling, or can't or look for excuses to not take the first step because fear[1][2] might be (secretly) hindering them. I was offered a great job and I was afraid/unwilling to take the job because of the responsibility in involved (even though, I would've loved the job) and was afraid I wouldn't be up to the task or my own expectations (now I realise I would've been more than capable). Although, my issue was a consequence of a much bigger emotional problem, I wouldn't have ever resolved it, if it wasn't for a tactless and stubborn friend who forced me into helping myself. Just my two cents. -- [1]:Atychiphobia [2]: or Jonah's complex
  - kordless 12y ago
    Yes. I realize the comment was short and blunt, but the intent behind it was simply to question motivations behind "working for the man" and "doing what brings you joy". I encourage everyone to consider the risks and fears associated with building something new and revolutionary. Sometimes that takes digging deep and facing your fears!

sillysaurus3 12y ago

Been there. It sucks. There's no easy way around that. What ultimately worked for me was to capture a question. Find a question that fascinates you. The ability to do that, for me, came down to resisting the urge to come home and zone out in front of Netflix. It's tempting after an 8-10 hour day.