2007-03-06 04:42:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Achieving things requires work, and the thought of "work" scares many people away.
2007-03-06 04:44:53 · answer #1 · answered by . 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The majority suffer from the fear of success. Only those who can look it in the face and move forward overcome it and make a difference.
2007-03-06 12:47:09 · answer #2 · answered by buttercup 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because we're usually too busy trying to fulfill our own self gratification to concentrate on the important things.
2007-03-06 12:44:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Petty arguements and getting caught up in the little crap instead of focusing on the big picture.
2007-03-06 16:10:13 · answer #4 · answered by hazydaze 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At the same time we are attempting to minimize our responsibility for doing the work, i.e maximizing relaxation time.
2007-03-06 12:45:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because we get caught up in mortal endeavors while forgetting those things that have real eternal significance.
2007-03-06 12:45:12 · answer #6 · answered by Open Heart Searchery 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because we are too busy worrying about ourselves, our job, sex, our car, food, making a ton of money, retiring, etc...when we stop being selfish and focus on others, we will advance our capacity
2007-03-06 13:19:22 · answer #7 · answered by chavito 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because we get distracted by celebrity meltdowns and because we've become obsessed with weight & appearance.
2007-03-06 12:44:22 · answer #8 · answered by Winette 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because one man's progress is another man's abomination.
2007-03-06 12:55:09 · answer #9 · answered by Bruce Leroy - The Last Dragon 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it has to do with social programs invented by liberals that make us basically lazy and demanding.
2007-03-06 12:44:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋