Business
I've been dealing with a self-created problem this week. I'm creating anxiety around what could be thought of conflicting goals - a desire to learn and a desire to de-junk. The end result is keeping me from producing my best work. Most of my friends and family members are continuous learners like me, always seeking personal growth and additional information and knowledge. But, sometimes this desire goes into overdosing on learning which can prevent the application and implementation of it all into something useful. In my opinion, this is all related to addictive behaviors that are less socially acceptable - excessive drinking, drugging, pornography viewing, spending, and eating. Underneath it all, some of the same things are going on with our emotions. Somehow thinking that just a little more will be fine or help us feel better. So, this episode is for all those that are involved in the socially acceptable addictive behavior of overdosing on learning. I've taken some action this week to free my mind up a bit even if it involves a little bit of heretical practices like burning notebooks, donating books, and trusting that I know enough to offer up my best work without another quote or story. At least, just for this moment.