Why Do We Do This?!?!

I am a seasoned pro at what I call moving the goal.

It goes like this...

set a goal

work hard, stumble, get up and try again, work harder

meet the goal!!!

think, "wait, but if I had THIS or THAT then it would be perfect...after all she has THIS and he has THAT".

See?

If we always move the goal then we are never able to relax and enjoy all of the good things we have accomplished. It's the easiest thing in the world to do and a sure way to be miserable (trust me, I know).

If only I could get published, then if only I could get a certain review then if only the bookstores clammored after it (instead of ignoring it completely) then if only... if only.... if only...

I was mired in that this morning when a pal reminded me that I was moving the goal.

thanks, pal.

Tell me I'm not alone in my insanity...