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Saidin · 11-17-2006, 05:41 AM

Hi everybody,

I have the following problem. I really should say challenge, but I've been struggling with this for so long: I like too many things. I'd really love to be good at one or a few things and immerse myself in that subject. Somewhat like Steve does or many other people who have achieved something great. They have a lot of knowledge about their chosen field.

I know that if I stick to one subject, I can become a real expert at something, but that's just the hard part... sticking to one subject.

I get exited about something too easily. I like personal development a lot, but probably not enough to really immerse myself in it. I like creating websites. I like history, reading, sports, movies, games, people... I can write a list a mile long and if you name it, I will probably be interested in it.

However, what I'd really love is to gain a higher level of knowledge of something or become really good at something. I know I must put in time, and I don't mind doing that, but I just get bored with almost everything after a while. My work history shows the same trends: I've got 6 jobs in the last 5 years. I never stick around long enough to become a company 'guru'...

I tried Brian Kim's post how to find what you love to do, which is a great post, but I just find I love sooooo many things. I tried finding my purpose for many hours, but to no avail.

I know there are many people out here who have struggled with the same problem and I'd really love to hear how you've overcome this problem or how you're currently overcoming it.

11-17-2006, 05:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
Saidin Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Netherlands Posts: 46	Liking too many things... Hi everybody, I have the following problem. I really should say challenge, but I've been struggling with this for so long: I like too many things. I'd really love to be good at one or a few things and immerse myself in that subject. Somewhat like Steve does or many other people who have achieved something great. They have a lot of knowledge about their chosen field. I know that if I stick to one subject, I can become a real expert at something, but that's just the hard part... sticking to one subject. I get exited about something too easily. I like personal development a lot, but probably not enough to really immerse myself in it. I like creating websites. I like history, reading, sports, movies, games, people... I can write a list a mile long and if you name it, I will probably be interested in it. However, what I'd really love is to gain a higher level of knowledge of something or become really good at something. I know I must put in time, and I don't mind doing that, but I just get bored with almost everything after a while. My work history shows the same trends: I've got 6 jobs in the last 5 years. I never stick around long enough to become a company 'guru'... I tried Brian Kim's post how to find what you love to do, which is a great post, but I just find I love sooooo many things. I tried finding my purpose for many hours, but to no avail. I know there are many people out here who have struggled with the same problem and I'd really love to hear how you've overcome this problem or how you're currently overcoming it.