Underachieving

@Rollo1 (16679)
Boston, Massachusetts
November 28, 2015 10:39am CST
If I have any talent, it is for underachieving. I have underachieved already today, having wasted the morning instead of taking care of the responses on myLot and writing a post about the tragic gatherings that are family Thanksgivings. But it isn't just here. I underachieve at Swagbucks, Zemandi and Blogjob as well. As soon as I start to near a payout, I completely stop going there and wander off to watch reruns of Star Trek. I don't think I am afraid of accomplishment. I think I am just lazy. But I got dressed and I am going to make more coffee and see if I can work my way towards an achievement - whether here or elsewhere, it doesn't matter. Do you ever just walk away from something even though you are near to your goals? Are you an overachiever or an underachiever? Is there a way for me to overachieve and still take a nap? Yeah, coffee. I have to make more.
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Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (50606)
• United States
28 Nov 15
Sometimes we just need a break and watching Star Trek sounds fun.
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AnjaP
@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
29 Nov 15
Watching their five year mission fizzle after only three years sets the tone for underachieving.
Patsie Hatley
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
29 Nov 15
I always enjoy watching star trek and that sounds good to me.
Val
@valmnz (17097)
• New Zealand
28 Nov 15
Stop setting goals, then you'll always be over achieving.
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AnjaP
@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
28 Nov 15
I set really low goals. I am not sure they can get lower.
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Val
@valmnz (17097)
• New Zealand
28 Nov 15
@Rollo1 bah humbug to goals, throw them out the window
Silvermist
@silvermist (19702)
• India
29 Nov 15
@Rollo1 I am here to keep you company.I am an under achiever too.My goals are not high either.Yes,I too like having more coffee.
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AnjaP
@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
29 Nov 15
Coffee is my goal most mornings... sigh.
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Patsie Hatley
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
29 Nov 15
@Rollo1 mine too b ut alas I did not get a refill darb,
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Jekca
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
28 Nov 15
I am afraid my NANO novel will be like that. But I really want to get somewhere with it
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AnjaP
@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
28 Nov 15
You've been writing up a storm, I am sure you will get somewhere with it.
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Jekca
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
29 Nov 15
@Rollo1 I certainly want too
Robin Lamb
@troyburns (1405)
• New Zealand
29 Nov 15
I'd be a chronic underachiever if I ever set myself some goals. Blogjob? For a moment there...
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AnjaP
@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
29 Nov 15
I am handing you a bar of soap so you can wash out that little mind of yours.
Patsie Hatley
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
29 Nov 15
naughty naughtey oh well you just thought it did not say it lol just a matter of mispronounction lol
Reine25
@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
28 Nov 15
If i feel lazy...i just let myself be. Especially when i have been toxicated with work. Unless i set goals, still na ah
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AnjaP
@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
29 Nov 15
I think I am always lazy.
Patsie Hatley
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
29 Nov 15
Im not lazy brrrrrr Imcold going back to bed.
Patsie Hatley
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
29 Nov 15
this month sadly Im under achieving as I wanted to make 20 dollars but looks like i will end up with 14or hopefully 15 dollars. lol
Belle Starr (Iz)
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
29 Nov 15
No I am afraid I am quite goal driven and I strive to reach goal early in the month so I can underachieve with impunity later. lol
Marlina
@marlina (154131)
• Canada
28 Nov 15
I think I am in the middle. Not over, not under.
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AnjaP
@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
28 Nov 15
Well, you won't get worn out that way. And you won't be disappointed.
susan
@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
28 Nov 15
I lean toward under achiever... at work i'm good.. but when not at work..... under Achiever, for the most part ...and then, I have a spurt and achieve loads in a Short Space of time.....
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AnjaP
@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
28 Nov 15
Oh yes, the sudden bursts of achievement. I know those. Too bad they never last. Enthusiasm wanes...
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Gary Marsh
@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
29 Nov 15
We went to a bar in Bangkok. I did not want a drink but had coffee instead. It was so good I had another but then lived to regret as I was as wide awake as I have ever been until 4AM then managed to get to sleep for two hours before I had to be up again! LOL. I do not bother setting goals for here or the other former site I just enjoy the experience and let it happen as it happens!
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Patsie Hatley
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
29 Nov 15
that can be a good way to be too just let it happen
Boingboing
@boiboing (13153)
• Northampton, England
28 Nov 15
A bit of both on my side. Over and under depending on the circumstances.
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AnjaP
@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
29 Nov 15
I lack enthusiasm for many things, I tend to wander away.
The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Nov 15
I think I'm a bit of an overachiever, but I may spread myself too thin. I'm good at many things, but perhaps REALLY good at none.
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Melena
@Harley1988 (102)
• Philadelphia, Mississippi
29 Nov 15
I'm usually pretty persistent., but at times I loose interest.
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Melena
@Harley1988 (102)
• Philadelphia, Mississippi
29 Nov 15
I'm usually pretty persistent., but at times I loose interest.