At an impasse, of sorts.

[nezdragon]

Comments

[old_cutter_john]

I'm content to live an ordinary life. There have been a few times when I've accomplished something noteworthy, but I don't mind if I don't, and it's not how I define myself.

[xlormplover]

I understand what you're saying. I am like that in some ways. I find a couple things helpful. I work out as much as possible. Exercise helps to eliminate inertia by getting you fit, thereby increasing energy.
I have learned to cut myself some slack. I used to be a total perfectionist. I had to come to terms with this and the resultant negativity when I had kids. So maybe have some kids? JK lol!
As for your writing, maybe try Nanowrimo in November - it might motivate you to finish your novel.
If you don't know what that is let me know and I'll explain.

[nezdragon]

Ugh, that reminds me that I do need to work out. It's probably the cause of a number of problems... I just never want to get started on a routine. XD

I've looked at NaNoWriMo. Problem is, it's a looong time until November, and between retail hours kicking up, class, and Thanksgiving family time, November is an all-around bad month for that kind of effort. I've been looking at the Write or Die tool instead (still working on a couple ideas)

[arathian]

I just wish I could half do ordinary... I seem destined to be the American version of an Otaku until I die.

[idiotgrrl]

It seems to me that part of the problem is comparing yourself to others, often others at the very top of their range. Though at least it's to real people and not to Heinlein or Rand heroes or the little mutant super-children Wilmar Shiras gave me an inferiority complex with. One decent point my literary heroes did make is that you're you and others are others and your focus is properly directed towards what you are doing in your own right

[kisekileia]

Autistic people often have attentional issues, which is under-recognized. This is probably more of an executive functioning problem than a matter of laziness.