The notion that inconvenience is an enemy

In a world of convenience, inconvenience becomes a perceived enemy.

But inconvenience carries the juice of anything worth doing that creates meaning in our lives.

Boot camp and med school are prerequisites to becoming a Marine or a doctor, which makes those pursuits worthwhile.

And it isn’t just an inconvenience. It can also be exclusion, time and money restraints, and emotional labor requirements.

We must stop and ask, “Is this a feature or a bug?” Once we reframe the problem, the solution can feel closer to attaining.

Showing up to work in your uniform might seem inconvenient in the morning, but it is a valuable signal once you step into the office.