Seize the opportunity

I must say, I have a golden opportunity.. when I think of focusing on a goal, I think of a few things.

1. There is a goal..
2. There is a path..
3. There is the execution

I've often failed at #3. I know the path and have a goal, but I can not get there alot of times due to laziness or half hearted attempts. I am talking mainly about work, but it probably applies so my love life too.

Take for example if you wanted to be a trader. There are many guys in IT who have made it.. the path is clear. You bust your ass, come in at 7am leave at midnight, kiss some ass, really do alot of extra things for the trading desk, and then 1yr later it might happen. While people know it, there are few who can execute. People say they want to do it.. but few try. But the payoff is incredible.. its akin to studying to be a plastic surgeon or something..

I feel i have the opportunity to really make a name and move up quick. My boss is giving me more and more.. really stretching me. More staff, more projects.. I'm actually choking a bit, but if I can handle it then I can move to the next level... which is amazing for me, given I was stuck at my last role.

Anyways my problem is always being half-ass... things I need to do are clear.. come in earlier.. don't drop balls.. show i can handle more and more. But.. we'll see how it goes. I go to NY tomorrow to meet more Sr managers.

I feel good about my career prospects for now. Just damn hard to execute when you are a lazy ass like me....