Be careful not to accidentally back yourself into “hard mode” too often. It’s good to challenge yourself, and it’s good to try to overcome your flaws. But it’s also fine to acknowledge that certain paths through life are just harder than you need to deal with and don’t lead anywhere better.
Every once in a while, it’s good to take the “road less taken” just to prove to yourself that you can when you need to. But I promise you, there’s no merit badge for taking that harder path every single time if it’s just making you miserable. You’re allowed to stroll on easy mode when the cheerier path takes you to the same clearing.
The Opportunity Machine 