Alternatively, this excuse could indicate that you just don't value your time or just don't want to take the time to achieve your desired outcomes. In fact, the causes for this excuse could very well be narrowed down to procrastination and laziness .
When you catch yourself making this excuse, ask yourself:
How badly do I really want this?
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