Meaningful Work

I don't know about you, but I find studying incredibly hard. Somehow I just can't seem to make myself sit down and focus. For instance, right now I am writing this post instead of preparing for my midterm on Wednesday.

I have friends that can sit for hours and study, I mean really get things done. I envy them.

I have often thought, "I want to be great at something...not just ok, great!" Malcolm Gladwell said at the recent Dreamforce Conference that greatness, "...is the result of putting your heart and mind into something to create successful, meaningful work." If this is true it is very possible that I am missing out on my chance to be great, because I am not disciplined.

Over and over, I see myself become consumed with a new interest. I try to gather every bit of information on it, only to fizzle out and end up in the same place. How do I make that transition into the disciplined person I want to be?