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"La resistencia te dirá cualquier cosa para mantenerte alejado de tu trabajo."

Steven Pressfield

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Sometimes, when we need to do something important, like work or a project, there's a part of us that tries to stop us. This part makes up excuses or reasons to prevent us from starting our task. For example, you might need to write a report for school, but suddenly, you feel the urge to clean your room, check your phone, or watch TV instead. These distractions are ways that your mind tricks you into avoiding your work. Imagine you're training for a marathon, but every time you need to go for a run, you think of all the reasons you shouldn't: it’s too cold outside, you're tired, or you’ll do it tomorrow. This is the same kind of resistance. To overcome it, recognize these distractions, remind yourself of the importance of your goal, and push through them to do your work. By acknowledging and understanding that it’s just resistance trying to hold you back, you can ignore the excuses and stay focused on what needs to be done. This approach can help you be more productive and reach your goals more effectively.

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Focus Motivation Overcoming obstacles Procrastination Productivity Resistance Self-discipline Self-improvement Work ethic
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