The kid on the board makes it look so EASY.  I want more of that for myself… how about you?

There seems to be some perverse human characteristic that likes to make easy things difficult.

— Warren Buffett

My post last week celebrated a really mundane personal accomplishment. And while I respect my exuberant and frivolous rejoicing (regardless of how silly it makes me feel) I also feel confused… I find myself asking: If I were to just adopt a more casual, laissez-faire attitude, would that make everything easier?

I like to think of myself as an optimist who prepares for possibilities.  But I’m wondering if my creative optimism is still serving me well? Or have I inadvertently morphed into a pessimist?  Should I shift drastically, adapt some, or just carry on as if nothing needs adjustment?

As I think about the kid’s ease on the surfboard and about my friend JD’s ease at doing his thing, I wonder: Is it really as easy as they make it look or have they simply practiced past Continue reading » More About “Looks Easy”