The Burn: Stuck on first base with a sense that the outcome of the game is entirely out of your control.
The diagnosis: “I will start working on my career goals once I get my degree.” “When I have more experience I will begin.” “I’m waiting for the right time.”
Some people have difficultly discerning a determinant from an excuse. The preceding comments are excuses, as are most explanations we assert. Humans are masters of deception, especially self-deception. Unfortunately, most of us first believe our own negative propaganda before objectively seeking facts and the result is often inaction. After some thought we will notice that the majority of excuses connote intentions of waiting for “more appropriate” or “better” circumstances. This, of course, is a very costly fallacy.
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Author: Kent Healy
