(Warning : I just started typing this post because the title popped into my head, so what follows

might seem like a lot of rambling.)

No matter how much we talk about talent, opportunities, and other things we can blame on, making

things happen basically boils down to one thing – it’s all in the mind. And of course, you need to

put in some effort too, but that again is derived from your mindset.

For example, I have a few problems that I chronically face:

If I have an idea or come across something interesting or even start on a new project at work,

I tend to have a lot of enthusiasm at first but soon forget it later in the drudgery of everyday

life, and especially so when it comes to personal projects.

I tend to get worked up on deadlines and schedules without actually paying attention to the

work.

I am constantly worried about not following up on things and not being organized.

About six months ago, I started following the ‘Getting Things Done’

(GTD) philosophy and it has helped me

improve a lot w.r.t. these problems. This helped me concentrate on actions and not only on

problems. As and when you keep showing up and doing things, you’ll see the progress yourself and

you’ll be a happier person. That reminds me of this LifeHack

article: “All you

need is the willingness to take the next most obvious step – then repeat the process again and

again, regardless of how you feel. Try it.Happiness comes from seeing the results of your efforts.