It's so interesting how the brain plays tricks. I wonder how many read the headline and thought it said .."if it was easy, would you actually enjoy it" because easy equals " too simple mustn't work" and enjoyment equals "pleasure so mustn't be work". If we only just flip that mindset like you say Landon. Thanks again 🙏
This really helped, Landon! You even inspired me to say "no" to an offer I was supposed to want, but didn't align with the energetic shift of ease I'm trying to apply to everything I do. Thank YOU!
I actually read the title wrong and it got me interested. "If it was easy, you wouldn't actually enjoy it" ... While "easy" is absolutely the way to tip the scales in the direction of action, easy actually associated with enjoyable? I'm still figuring out my opinion here... but this is making me think. I think my opinion is a mixed bag. I enjoy doing simple tasks, but I enjoy the feeling of a big accomplishment, too. And easy things don't make me feel like I've done something significant. Thanks for posting this, so interesting.
Ha! Second person to comment on title. Maybe I missed the mark on this one ;-) The thought experiment isn't only to make things easy, but to act as a forcing function to re-evaluate things. Enjoyment is the ultimate goal. If everything is hard, too much, and we end up overwhelmed and unable to take action, no bueno!
Awesome read. I used to think ease meant laziness—until I realized how much more consistent (and effective) I became when I stopped trying to force strategies that didn’t fit me.
One thing I’ve noticed: when something feels easy and energizing, it’s usually a sign you’re in the right lane. Not only do you show up more, but your work resonates more too—because there’s no friction muddying the message.
So did I my friend. I also used to think being "content" was negative. Now, at 36, I realize being ABLE to be content without the NEED to strive to something to be happy is the ultimate flex.
I relate to burnout because I no longer want to do digital marketing for my business. There I wrote it. I'd rather hire someone to handle the content writing, scheduling and posting, etc. I've been working in digital marketing for 17 years and my gut tells me that I either have to move on and do something else (not a bad idea) or hire someone to handle the day-to-day stuff.
I've found coming to those radical admissions can be really powerful. Even if we can't make the switch in the moment, understanding and accepting where we're called to go, we can begin down a more aligned path. Thank you for having the courage to say the words! (well, write them ;-)
Daring to remove, as much as possible, the things that you hate doing in your business, and double down on the ones that you love and you’re good at, is liberating. We don’t need to do all the things. Thanks for the permission slip!
It's so interesting how the brain plays tricks. I wonder how many read the headline and thought it said .."if it was easy, would you actually enjoy it" because easy equals " too simple mustn't work" and enjoyment equals "pleasure so mustn't be work". If we only just flip that mindset like you say Landon. Thanks again 🙏
We humans love to overcomplicate things! (Myself included)
Great read man.. thanks for sharing your experience.
Thank you!
This really helped, Landon! You even inspired me to say "no" to an offer I was supposed to want, but didn't align with the energetic shift of ease I'm trying to apply to everything I do. Thank YOU!
So happy you found this helpful!
I actually read the title wrong and it got me interested. "If it was easy, you wouldn't actually enjoy it" ... While "easy" is absolutely the way to tip the scales in the direction of action, easy actually associated with enjoyable? I'm still figuring out my opinion here... but this is making me think. I think my opinion is a mixed bag. I enjoy doing simple tasks, but I enjoy the feeling of a big accomplishment, too. And easy things don't make me feel like I've done something significant. Thanks for posting this, so interesting.
Ha! Second person to comment on title. Maybe I missed the mark on this one ;-) The thought experiment isn't only to make things easy, but to act as a forcing function to re-evaluate things. Enjoyment is the ultimate goal. If everything is hard, too much, and we end up overwhelmed and unable to take action, no bueno!
If you’re getting people to think, you’re not missing the mark :)
Awesome read. I used to think ease meant laziness—until I realized how much more consistent (and effective) I became when I stopped trying to force strategies that didn’t fit me.
One thing I’ve noticed: when something feels easy and energizing, it’s usually a sign you’re in the right lane. Not only do you show up more, but your work resonates more too—because there’s no friction muddying the message.
So did I my friend. I also used to think being "content" was negative. Now, at 36, I realize being ABLE to be content without the NEED to strive to something to be happy is the ultimate flex.
"Add in real-life challenges like kids, sports games, and dance recitals"
That was his first mistake: trying to be a "normal human" (whatever that means in any given society).
Do that and you're fucked from the get-go.
The times we live in are definitely changing things.
I relate to burnout because I no longer want to do digital marketing for my business. There I wrote it. I'd rather hire someone to handle the content writing, scheduling and posting, etc. I've been working in digital marketing for 17 years and my gut tells me that I either have to move on and do something else (not a bad idea) or hire someone to handle the day-to-day stuff.
I've found coming to those radical admissions can be really powerful. Even if we can't make the switch in the moment, understanding and accepting where we're called to go, we can begin down a more aligned path. Thank you for having the courage to say the words! (well, write them ;-)
Daring to remove, as much as possible, the things that you hate doing in your business, and double down on the ones that you love and you’re good at, is liberating. We don’t need to do all the things. Thanks for the permission slip!
Sometimes a permission slip is all we need!
Great question.
Thanks John
Easy to learn; difficult to master.
That’s what keeps you coming back because there is always a little more you could try..
#atari
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