From the course: Breaking Out of a Rut
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Do something difficult
- Do something difficult. Have you ever worked on a lengthy project that you could dive into for months at a time? Something significant that you could immerse yourself in and work all the angles? These projects are challenging, but they're also rewarding because you know that not everyone could've done it. From writing a book, to making a movie, to building a website, time consuming, complex projects have a unique fulfillment attached to them. They're also ideal for busting ruts. They teach perseverance and patience. They present multiple opportunities to encounter small problems and solve them, giving you that feeling of success. But most of all, taking on something difficult gives you an opportunity to accomplish something of significance. Ruts can often be the result of labor we deem remedial, or inconsequential. When we take on something difficult, we create greater purpose and can consequently feel more…
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