Discouragement and distraction are production killers, agree or disagree?

[Pranithayennawar]

It's quite relevant to me. Due to
Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown I have to stay at home without holding a job. as am a jobless person right now, made people discourage my passion towards tourism management and I couldn't utter a word cause of current epidemic.not everyone supports you but that's fine for some extent but discouraging and comparing to others makes me feel bad about myself.Even they suggest me to do something else even if am not interested. These doesn't matter to me anymore cause am done with this, since long time now it's time to fight back and stand upon my passion and vision. Hopefully everything fall's at right place.

[Natalia Nazeem]

I can agree with the idea that discouragement is a production-killer; it can be very disheartening to receive negative feedback, and can result in people abandoning projects altogether. When it comes to distraction, I'm a little unconvinced. I find that my best working style is not by sitting in one place, focused, for a few hours each day, but by working on different tasks throughout the day. I find that changing my pace and 'distracting' myself with a new task makes things feel refreshing - it means that I won't get bored with a particular project, and that if I get stuck on a problem, I'm able to take a break and come back to it with a fresh mind. I find distractions help release some frustrations that build while working, and that it's more relieving to come back to something when you use up some energy on a distraction.

[Abdullahi A 2]

Surround yourself with people that has similar thought with you.This can encourage you and block external distractions thay may arise.Humans enjoins hearing thinks that can give them a sense of comfort,therefore if you want become a medical doctor,then surround your people who want to achive similar goal

[Stephanie Runyon]

I agree with him. For example, if I am in the middle of doing laundry, and I see that the kitchen needs cleaned, I will end up forgetting about the laundry even after I cleaned the kitchen.

[Marie Blackwell]

I agree with this statement. We all are creatures of habit, whereas we believe it or not. Even at a subconcious level, like washing our teeth or subtle details like the way we drink or how we eat, those are habits. So, creating conscious habits towards reaching a goal in especific is an integral part of the process.

But discipline and focus are also needed in order to carry on with those habits. Unwanted distractions and discouragement can become stumbling rocks in our path, and how we choose to react to them will determine if we succeed or fail.

[Reader-247]

I somewhat agree on some parts as constant discouragment can wear a person down and depress them. The feelings of negativity might make them think they are not good enough but some people take discouragement as a challenge and naysayers actually compel them to prove others wrong and achieve goal with great determination.
As for distraction, on morr levels it is a production killer, however, it can also be taken as a positive trait if people are able to draw inspiration from distraction to do the task at hand.

[cd20]

It's quite relevant to me. Due to
Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown I have to stay at home without holding a job. as am a jobless person right now, made people discourage my passion towards tourism management and I couldn't utter a word cause of current epidemic.not everyone supports you but that's fine for some extent but discouraging and comparing to others makes me feel bad about myself.Even they suggest me to do something else even if am not interested. These doesn't matter to me anymore cause am done with this, since long time now it's time to fight back and stand upon my passion and vision. Hopefully everything fall's at right place.

Yeah, that is really hard. It is difficult to get past the discouragement when people are discouraging you not to do what you want to do! It is also hard when you can't get a job where your passion lies. I hope that things do fall into place for you and you are able to get past the discouragement and find people who will fight with you and not against you. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

[cd20]

I can agree with the idea that discouragement is a production-killer; it can be very disheartening to receive negative feedback, and can result in people abandoning projects altogether. When it comes to distraction, I'm a little unconvinced. I find that my best working style is not by sitting in one place, focused, for a few hours each day, but by working on different tasks throughout the day. I find that changing my pace and 'distracting' myself with a new task makes things feel refreshing - it means that I won't get bored with a particular project, and that if I get stuck on a problem, I'm able to take a break and come back to it with a fresh mind. I find distractions help release some frustrations that build while working, and that it's more relieving to come back to something when you use up some energy on a distraction.

Yes, I agree that discouragement is a production-killer. I think it depends on the person and the distractions. Some people work better with distractions and others don't. Thank you for sharing your perspective.

[cd20]

Surround yourself with people that has similar thought with you.This can encourage you and block external distractions thay may arise.Humans enjoins hearing thinks that can give them a sense of comfort,therefore if you want become a medical doctor,then surround your people who want to achive similar goal

I think it is a good idea to surround yourself with people who have similar goals, if you can, but that is not always feasible for everyone. If you are all working toward the same goal you can encourage and motivate each other. Thank you for sharing your opinions.

[cd20]

I agree with him. For example, if I am in the middle of doing laundry, and I see that the kitchen needs cleaned, I will end up forgetting about the laundry even after I cleaned the kitchen.

Yes, I am very easily distracted by other things that need to be done! I have been known to start one thing and then another chasing the rabbit trail. I haven't always been that way, but here recently it is really hard to focus. I have found that I need to make a list each day of the priority items (and check it frequently!) to stay on track. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

[cd20]

I agree with this statement. We all are creatures of habit, whereas we believe it or not. Even at a subconcious level, like washing our teeth or subtle details like the way we drink or how we eat, those are habits. So, creating conscious habits towards reaching a goal in especific is an integral part of the process.

But discipline and focus are also needed in order to carry on with those habits. Unwanted distractions and discouragement can become stumbling rocks in our path, and how we choose to react to them will determine if we succeed or fail.

I agree with you. I have heard the saying you can make habits or the habits can make you, so good or bad, set your own habits. I agree that unwanted (and sometimes wanted distractions!) can be a stumbling block. It is good to know what distracts you and to do your best to minimize those distractions. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

[cd20]

I somewhat agree on some parts as constant discouragment can wear a person down and depress them. The feelings of negativity might make them think they are not good enough but some people take discouragement as a challenge and naysayers actually compel them to prove others wrong and achieve goal with great determination.
As for distraction, on morr levels it is a production killer, however, it can also be taken as a positive trait if people are able to draw inspiration from distraction to do the task at hand.

Yes, constant feelings of discouragement can wear people down and depress them, then they lose their motivation and focus. Distractions can be good or bad, depending on the distraction, and the person. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

[Sonya Nicolaidis]

Discouragement and distraction are the exact opposite of determination and focus, and these two are key to being successful in anything we attempt. I have a big problem with discouragement and feel like giving up when things don’t work out, but I have immense focus. As the author says, you need both to be fully productive so adjusting the mindset is imperative.

[cd20]

Discouragement and distraction are the exact opposite of determination and focus, and these two are key to being successful in anything we attempt. I have a big problem with discouragement and feel like giving up when things don’t work out, but I have immense focus. As the author says, you need both to be fully productive so adjusting the mindset is imperative.

I agree, determination and focus are keys to being successful. I think we all struggle with disappointment and the feelings of wanting to give up when things don't work out. I think that remembering our "why" for that particular task may help us to see it through. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

[tafta]

It is amazing how belief in one's self can help accomplish set goals. Losing that belief by discouragement definitely means losing one's ability to achieve the goal. As for distraction, reading while driving will definitely veer you off the road.