Apply Yourself

Life would be boring if it were easy.

I am constantly amazed at all the ways that my problems are solved. I am often surprised at the way that most of the problems I encounter tend to solve themselves. I am usually aware that when I solve problems myself, that’s because I applied myself to the problem, without fear and without worry about making mistakes. I have often found that with repeated attempts, eventually, I will solve a vexing problem. And every problem that I have encountered has required at least some patience, some experience, and a willingness to avoid shortcuts to…