Apparently I have inherited a specific gene from my Dad. The, I never quite finish the project gene. I'm terrific at thinking up the projects, pretty good at getting going on them but the finishing part is always a little shaky. Most projects do reach the 95% complete phase. Mom always teased Dad about that very same thing. Even when Dad sold our childhood home there were pieces of molding and trim still missing. Not much that is was really noticeable, but we all knew.
I have several projects in the works right now. Some in the beginning phases and others that could use that finishing touch. I'll get around to it. That's what I always say, but rarely do. I'm quite aware of this trait but figure you can't fight karma ! This gene is a part of my makeup. If I'm doing something for pay or for another this isn't the case. Then the job will be complete. That is an obligation. My own projects I am under no such obligation.
I do think this gene is also reasonable for another trait. I have yet to find one particular thing to focus upon. That singular hobby or occupation. My interests are many and varied. Carpentry and mechanics. Writing . Just all kinds of stuff. I guess it would be like in the old days with a doctor, I would have been a General Practitioner, not a specialist. One subject doesn't hold my interest for that long. I'm always wandering off the path. A jack of all trades and master at none,as they say. In today's world that isn't a good thing. Today we all go for the specialist ! If we want something we usually go for the " professional " grade. The more degrees one can obtain, the better. Was a time when degrees didn't matter as much as results. Times change.
Again I wander off the path. I was talking about finishing the job. I have decided to make an effort to break this cycle. I will finish these projects,100%. It is not going to be easy. Excuses are very easy to formulate. I must just do it ! Like those Nike commercials. Just do It !
I have several projects in the works right now. Some in the beginning phases and others that could use that finishing touch. I'll get around to it. That's what I always say, but rarely do. I'm quite aware of this trait but figure you can't fight karma ! This gene is a part of my makeup. If I'm doing something for pay or for another this isn't the case. Then the job will be complete. That is an obligation. My own projects I am under no such obligation.
I do think this gene is also reasonable for another trait. I have yet to find one particular thing to focus upon. That singular hobby or occupation. My interests are many and varied. Carpentry and mechanics. Writing . Just all kinds of stuff. I guess it would be like in the old days with a doctor, I would have been a General Practitioner, not a specialist. One subject doesn't hold my interest for that long. I'm always wandering off the path. A jack of all trades and master at none,as they say. In today's world that isn't a good thing. Today we all go for the specialist ! If we want something we usually go for the " professional " grade. The more degrees one can obtain, the better. Was a time when degrees didn't matter as much as results. Times change.
Again I wander off the path. I was talking about finishing the job. I have decided to make an effort to break this cycle. I will finish these projects,100%. It is not going to be easy. Excuses are very easy to formulate. I must just do it ! Like those Nike commercials. Just do It !
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