Go forth, and conquer!

Do you tend to avoid doing things you don’t think you’re good at?

Is there something you’ve wanted to learn or do, but haven’t because you don’t think you have an innate gift for it?

I tend to dislike doing activities in which I don’t exceed, but I must realize that in order to get good at something, one must first do that thing—over and over and over again.

“Research has shown that self-discipline and practice play a larger part in academic success than talent,” I recently read.

Music is not my gift or talent, but I’ve decided to learn the harmonica. I’ve always wanted to play an instrument—especially one that’s portable that can be shared next to a campfire, for example.

Adults face these obstacles to learning something new:
1. they don’t have much time to devote to a new activity
2. they’re often tired
3. they have a lot of naysayers or lack of support in their lives

Which is most likely to stop you? How can you overcome those obstacles?
For me it’s time. I can likely overcome a perceived lack of time by making a priority out of learning this new skill, setting reachable goals (practice 20 minutes twice a week) and having someone to hold me accountable to it.

What do you want to learn/do/play/acquire? What’s holding you back?