This is taken from Seth Godin’s blog, one of the most popular blogs on the internet. Even though his blog’s topic is different from mine, I find this particular post to be very relevant to this blog.

First, here is my thought on this:

For ectormophs, training for a great physique is WORK. Tough tough work. Not only will you have to work hard at the gym, you also have to eat properly, rest properly, sleep amply, all the while finish school work and all kinds of other commitments. Thus, it’s no surprise that every once in a while, you don’t feel like doing any of it.

Of course I feel that way some times. Especially these days. I’ve got papers to write, math and computer science problem sets every week, campus job, training every day, and job applications to fill out. Everyday is filled up with work even before I open my eyes.

I just DON’T think about it. I don’t think: “Oh my god, I have so much work.” I don’t complain about it to anyone. I don’t waste time sitting there and feel bad about the whole situation. There’s no use. I’ve set my goals clear, and these are the works to be done to get there. Feelings are irrelevant. It doesn’t matter how you feel. Works are there. You either do it, or you don’t.

Just do what you’re supposed to do; don’t think too much about it.

And here’s Seth’s post:

“I don’t feel like it:

What’s it?

Why do you need to feel like something in order to do the work? They call it work because it’s difficult, not because it’s something you need to feel like.

Very few people wake up in the morning and feel like taking big risks or feel like digging deep for something that has eluded them. People don’t usually feel like pushing themselves harder than they’ve pushed before or having conversations that might be uncomfortable.

Of course, your feelings are irrelevant to whether or not the market expects great work. Do the work. Ignore the feelings part and the work will follow.”

From Seth Godin’s blog