Path of Least Resistance
1/31/2021
“The path of least resistance is rarely the path of wisdom” Tim Cook, Apple CEO 2021
Ask yourself what path are you one now that could be a 10% upgrade or a 20% upgrade. What will be the difference at the end of the 10% journey and the end of the 20% journey? Ask yourself is the wiser choice to take the 25% journey. What is the difference between grades of “C's” and “B's” and grades of “A's” and “B's” in your long-term journey of life?
I had a friend once tell me that someone calculated that graduating from college with a "B" bee average in engineering meant job offers were thousands of dollars less than those who graduated with an "A" average.
Only you can answer for yourself is the "B" grades a path of least resistance and is taking that path wise. Make that decision before you begin the path because once you have completed it there is no going back.
Comments 2
If you are anything like me, you are always looking for tips, help, inspiration, and guidance with regard to self-improvement. The path of least resistance is not very promising, since you suggest a 10% upgrade or a 20% upgrade might be under consideration. Does a 10% upgrade stop at 10% of the distance traveled? Or does it stop at 10% of the time spent? For me, the very rocky path of an engineering degree is beyond my ken, so a 10% upgrade is unthinkable. In my wildest dreams, I would earn A's but in reality, I would probably flunk out.
Your short posting is thought-provoking, thus I returned to it seeking additional stimulus. Throughout my life, I never considered whether my journey to a remote fishing hole would get me 10% or 20% there. We tend to give it our best, whatever that may be.