I am currently working to overcome a general lack of motivation. With inflation increasing the cost of absolutely everything in Southern California. A day job that has doubled down on a lack of support or morale. An ever looming list of house projects. My 53 year old body’s aches and pains. All of these factors lead me to my lack of motivation. I have added returning to school to my full plate.

Well, why? I was struck with inspiration. My square job is moving to having a bachelor’s degree as the standard. As much as I dream of working with my hands in a hot rod or artistic self employed business. I am being slowly and steadily bled dry by my current socialist government. Let’s not forget my age. So I assume that I will not have enough time or cash reserves to quit completely and hang up my own shingle. Since my square job is easy on my body I also assume that it will be what I do for a living long into the future.

My inspiration? Maybe I don’t need more time but less. Idle hands are the devil’s workshop. I have a shop full of trucks that physically can’t roll. My landlord has not returned my request for another year on my shop lease. This factor has given me a greater focus at the shop. I was at work at my square job two days. One day was crazy busy the next easy. I had more accomplished on the hard day versus the easy. Same time on shift just more productive the busy day. Simply stated you do more when you have more to do. While relaxing with free time is good as a vacation. It will kill your drive and motivation. Now I plan to return to school to get a higher degree while simultaneously becoming the lone wolf. On top of the mountain, always hungry. Until next time new cars are boring. Fix something old.