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In which i explain underachieving
As you know, this blog originally started as a means to an end. What that means is that I had originally planned on writing a book. Why was I writing a book? I mean, why not? Everyone else does.
It’s kind of funny. At the beginning of my relationship with Kevin I was so bizarre to be around that Kevin told me he was going to write a book called “Life with Lynn Procton” (that was my Maiden name) and he was going to tell all the crazy ass things that I did and said on a regular basis.
Now, I’m not “crazy” in a conventional way. I mean, I seem to function quite well in my life, but I certainly have an “I don’t give a shit” approach to things. But I digress.
So I was going to write a book entitled “Good enough: The chronicles of an underachiever.” Of course I came up with the title first, of COURSE I DID!
So I couldn’t figure out how to write a book because honestly, I’m not much of a writer, so after begging my kids for help (they rejected me) I started this blog. It was going to be a means fo putting down my stories.
Instead, I’ve gotten way, way off course and now I rarely even tell my stories. But back to the title. Boy, I’m all over the place today and I’ve already had two cups of coffee. Holy shit!
So one day I was telling somebody about my book when they informed me that I HAVE achieved things so how could I be an underachiever? Good point and here’s my answer.
You HAVE to achieve something at some point to be an underachiever. By it’s very nature, an underachiever is someone who doesn’t achieve up to their potential. So you have to have potential to achieve, see? If you NEVER achieve anything you’re not an underachiever, you’re really just a sack of shit.
Therefore, I HAVE achieved before and I feel certain that I’ll achieve again. It’s not that I’m not capable of achieving stuff, I just don’t do it very often for whatever reason. Sometimes its because I’m bored and sometimes it’s because I fail but mostly its just because I don’t try that often.
I have to be REALLLY engaged to do something that takes any level of commitment. That’s one of the reasons that this blog has surprised my family. Not that it’s anything to write home about but just because of the simple fact that I’m still doing it after almost a year and a half.
But the point of this post is for you to learn that to REALLY be an underachiever, you have to prove that you can achieve. Then you have to ignore your abilities and underperform. See? It’s not as easy as it sounds is it?
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So funny. Thanks for explaining the subtle differences between being a sack of shit or just an underachiever. :) Congrats on sticking with the blog for so long!
my pleasure
Hot damn, I think I’ve finally realized what I’ve been doing wrong all these years!!!! That said, I’m not sure how to achieve myself right out of this mess! *sigh* I’m on cup 5 of coffee this morning and now I have cotton mouth… Wait!? That may be a mediocre achievement in its own right! BOOYAH!!!! I totally second the congrats on keeping up with the blog and I shall be first in line to procure aforementioned book, Missy! XO
that is a huge achievement. I could NEVER drink that much coffee
Hahahah Yes, I’ll admit that takes some level of testicular fortitude. At least I’m clinging to that, because I actually have REALLY SHITTY short term memory, so I’ll grab the next cup thinking it’s my first. On the bright side, life is pretty entertaining when you fully believe every step you take is your first! :)
All I really needed to read was this: “If you NEVER achieve anything you’re not an underachiever, you’re really just a sack of shit.” Hilarious. I am the embodiment of an underachiever. I live in a lower middle class neighborhood and sit in a cubicle all day surrounded by people who can barely spell. And you know what? I effin’ love it. If not being a brain surgeon puts me in the underachievers category, I revel in it as I get to go home after eight hours of work, and dance around the kitchen in my socks while making dinner.
I think achievement or under achieving is basically being capable of doing more…and then NOT doing it.
*Whew*
So relieved I’m not just a sack of shit. ;P. I’m off to achieve something right now.
Or not.
I’m relieved too
I want to achieve getting my picture to accompany my comments, but something is askew. I will now wait for my co-worker to return from lunch so she can do it for me.
I don’t actually know how to do that either…or stop your comments from being moderated
Haven’t we all started a blog so we could write a book one day? :D
And sooner or later I’ll find a subject for mine, too :)
Till then, stories on the blog, they are also fun :))
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yeah, I’m thinking forget about the book at this point and have moved on to other ideas
Life is to try and try again if you want to achieve your goal.. it doesn’t mean your not achiever if
you failed to your first attempt.
oh, it’s not like i tried and failed. I mostly don’t try.
Trying can be the key especially when the first one is chanrge for experience..
Achieving goals in life with passion and great motivation would be possible.
I don’t believe that you are an under achiever Lynn. We are all achievers in our own way and right. You write so well, and your readers love what you right.
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