Information Security is Not a Permanent Cashcow

I’ve been thinking lately about how I can improve myself, or, more
accurately, what the barriers are to my growing at a higher rate.
Interestingly enough, all indications point to a single source —
self-control. I’ve thought for a while now that this was the case,
but
this article
really laid it down for me. It’s true; it’s undeniable.

When I look at things I’d like to improve, they all hinge on my ability to
tolerate mediocrity. And I suck at it. I have not succeded in life because
I’m dedicated to success and am able to make sacrifices; I’ve done well
because I’m pretty good at what I enjoy doing, and those things happen to be
marketable. It’s luck, really.

To get to “the next level” I need to be able to grind. That’s what
“regular” successful people do — they grind away at mandatory, tedious tasks
until a goal is reached. Example? Diet. I am losing years off of my life
because I can’t stand shopping and cooking. So instead I eat whatever’s
within 6 feet of me when hunger calls.

Another example? College. Successful people grind away at often boring
classes until they have a degree. I, on the other hand, started performing
extremely poorly as soon as I figured out I loved computers. I couldn’t do
the boring stuff anymore; I had found my obsession.

That’s lame.

I’m essentially not in control. I’m just really good at taking advantage of
my abilities. If I didn’t have any abilities I’d be screwed because I am not
good at grinding.

Exercise is another one. I don’t go to the gym often because I hate having
to drive over there. It’s tedious. Not partaking of beneficial activities
because they are boring is dumb. Really dumb. I really wish I could
stop…not doing these things.

So what’s the answer? How can I get “into” these things. Shopping, driving
to the gym, cooking a meal, etc. I desperately need the answer here. I know
I can force myself to do these things once I get into the proper
environment, but I need to be able to do them everywhere. The proper
enviornment won’t always be there.

What’s the solution here? Is this teachable? I know the answer; I just want
to know what you guys think…