When you hear the word work what comes to mind? Does it bring up positive or negative emotions? I know work is a good thing. It is how we impact the world and deploy our gifts both for our benefit and that of others. Yet my first response is negative. Work feels hard. And heavy. In an ideal world, maybe I’d rather have a life of leisure. But would I really?

Last year, we moved to Florida. I relish the warm winter and nearby beaches. And the dry season also means much less lawn work. Grass doesn’t grow fast without rain.

But this week, the yard needed attention. On Monday, I considered heading out to the garage, wheeling out the lawnmower, and taking the grass down a few inches. But that day and for the rest of the week, I found good reasons to avoid it. Yardwork didn’t sound fun. Laziness was the real cause of my hesitancy. But other more subtle factors often keep us from taking up our life’s work with enthusiasm. Read the article: The Secret of Success Everyone Knows but No One Wants to Mention