I was wondering why the human mind was built in such a way that to do things right and to do the right things is such a difficult task. Consider the issue of going regularly to the gym. I set myself a target of 4 days and consistently for the last 3 weeks I have managed no more than 3 a week. I set myself, rather ambitiously, inspired by my buddy; an objective of eating a diet of boiled potatoes,eggs and chicken for food during workout days. Was never able to kick start it, leave alone follow it. Determination, perseverance, focus,single-mindedness, these virtues are so hard to inculcate and implement in your daily regimen. When I am successful with my gym schedule, I end up feeling like god.For what ? For achieving what I expected in the first place. Doesn't that tell the story ?
Been at soccer for the past 3 months or so. It's incredible how your game improves simply by regular at it. My sense of touch and timing has been getting better as is my ability to make runs and prepare for crosses headed my way at the front of the goal. We played with a bunch of high school kids last month and they smashed us to a pulp.
Work stress just keeps on increasing. I have been reading "GOAL" by Eliyahu Goldratt and find so many similarities between what he writes and what I see everyday. Manufacturing floor is a live animal, a wild one, that needs to be petted and comforted everyday, lest it get unleashed and throw a nasty bite and spoil the weekend.
My friend Ryan's girlfriend Annie says that she loves me so much, that she ever left him, she would head straight for me. Ryan and I work at the same place, have lived together, partied together, and play soccer together. I think it's time to get those shin guards I always wanted to buy.