Some of my friends would probably call me a buzz kill when it comes to some outlandish ideas. I have that motherly look (you know the one; we have all been on the receiving end of one that makes us change our actions quick) and turn on my voice of reason capabilities to talk someone out of doing something they will regret later. I cannot help it; it is just part of my personality, and everyone knows it. I have earned the title of being “the mom” friend of the group. My way of going about doing things may not be flashy, but they always get done. I know how to have fun. And I know it is okay to have fun. It is encouraged, and fun is a driving force in life. But when it comes to getting down to business, we need to be disciplined in that work. The more than appropriate title of chapter nine, “Be Boring: It’s The Only Way To Get Work Done,” gives us clearance to be ordinary in a routine so that our creative attempts receive the untainted brain power to be fully committed. As my mom says, “we are only born with so many brain cells, so do not waste them.” I never understood the bigger picture of her catchphrase until now. In no way am I discrediting our day jobs by saying this, so hear me out. An established routine should be maintained. Having a predictable schedule in our day-to-day encounters removes the process of doubt and allows us to carry out our daily responsibilities without having to think excessively about them. Day jobs keep us grounded, so our passion projects have the chance to bloom. By all means, do not do your job half-brained, but be steady and regimented in it so that stored energy from committing to a routine lends itself to being allocated to creative endeavors. We should be confident in what we choose to do in life. No one wants to be unhappy with a career choice or have a regret from not jumping on an opportunity. It seems like we have to choose between a conventional career and the fun passion projects we hope to pursue someday. Well, in today’s society, lucky for us, we do not have to decide. By day, do your day job for the greater good, and by night, unleash those pent-up creative vibes. So to be able to live in a double realm of doing what you love, you just have to know when to be boring, because to be able to pull this feat off, boring is the way to be. Stay Curious, Kayla ©Inquisitive Perspectives 2017
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