Most problems have a root cause that is simple but challenging to resolve. Real improvement requires effort.
Human nature tries to avoid strain. We look for a more efficient path to a solution, a quick fix. Entire industries are built around the promise a quick fix.
Dissatisfied with your golf score? Buy new clubs. Not thrilled with the photos that you’re taking? Upgrade your phone or buy new lenses for your camera. Unhappy with your social life? Buy new clothes or cosmetics. Download the latest dating app. Schedule a Botox injection, even if you’re in your twenties.
A new purchase might bring you some satisfaction, and that’s wonderful. Enjoy the boost. But if it doesn’t address the root cause of your challenges, eventually you’ll be disappointed, and you’ll be tempted to spend more money on more stuff.
Think about it. If buying things made people happy, wouldn’t everyone be happy?
If you are struggling to meet an objective that is important to you, resist the temptation of quick fixes. Identify what’s holding you back, realizing that it’s probably something simple, and put a plan into place to address it.
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