Collect data on how these activities actually feel in practice versus how they feel in your head. 5. Change Your Environment

Many people spend their lives in their "Zone of Excellence"—doing things they are great at but don't care about.

Sometimes you aren’t the problem—the "soil" is. A goldfish will only grow as large as its tank allows.

Your element is in the "Zone of Genius." This is where your unique perspective and your skills collide. Ask yourself: What would I do even if I wasn't being paid or praised for it? 3. Look to Your Childhood "Obsessions"