Do you view your limitations as a reason to quit or as a reason to try harder?

Generally I think I quit.

It really depends on the situation. If it’s something that I have no interest in then I sometimes use my limitations as an excuse not to try something. With other things, my limitations don’t matter. If I really want something I never let my limitations get in the way, even if the consequences aren’t that great.

I used to quit almost anything once the going got a little tough, but that was an excuse so as not to end up disappointed. I’ve tried harder at a lot more things recently, even with resistance and challenge. Sometimes I’ll get upset when I’m pushing at my limits and the gooey comfort of old habits beckons, but then I remember that one gets stuck in goo.

Depends on the mood/how much pain I’m in at that particular time.

I will accept a challenge, especially when some one gives me that old “you can’t do that.” line. I am a stubborn and very bull headed Belgian, DON’T tell me I can’t do something, I will do it just to prove you wrong.

I like challenges, but if it is something that affects my mental health or creates too much stress, I’d just as soon walk away. I’ve had bosses that pushed me, and I would continue until it got to be too much, then I simply quit, and told them to fuck off No job is worth a mental breakdown.

I’ve always loved challenges….they bring out the best in me. People who know me, know not to challenge me at something meaningful unless they are prepared for an all out onslaught with every bit of my strength, energy and smarts. And I brought quite a bit of ammunition to the table. As my body started to fail, I was dead set in my conviction to keep in top physical shape and push my limbs to the maximum possible. That caused severe muscle cramping and pain but I believe it was responsible for keeping me as mobile as possible for as long as it was possible. When fingers quit and I could no longer handle a scissors, I devised a system of metal rings that would accommodate my fingers and utilize their movement and direction they were capable of moving and transfer that to the scissors to make them work. I also found lots of assisted devices that were helpful tools. And what I couldn’t find I would either modify or create the tool to get the job done. But I have a very cruel disease in that it is progressive and degenerating. It gives you no time to pat yourself on the back because there is no stabilizing periods. I got dealt a very slow progression, but it is one way and its downhill. It’s extremely frustrating to feel good that you beat the challenge one day only to find your solution is now worthless and you better devise something new or give up and face the fact that you just can not perform that function or do that activity any more and that past performance and success will now only exist in your memory. And those realizations are becoming more and more common to me everyday. I still face every day with my chin up and a smile on my face and still have a fine quality of life thanks to the love and support of @sccrowell and many wonderful friends. But the truth is that quality is dwindling. And I am frustrated. And I am very tired.

It depends on the situation. For some things I’ve given up, but only after many attempts to overcome the limitation. For others it was a non-starter… it just wasn’t important enough to even try. In most cases, I think I adapt to my limitations and go on with my plan.

@Gary/WTF I know you must be tired sometimes, but don’t give up just yet. We are not ready to say goodbye!

It depends on how badly I want whatever it is, and whether I can see myself actually overcoming the limitations.

@whatthefluther, you are my hero, and I mean that in every sense of the word. I would hope I would have one-tenth of your courage, humor and sense of humor if I ever end up in your shoes, as far as that, or any, disease goes.

You are the best jelly on here in my humble opinion, and it makes me sad to know that you will be gone sooner than many. You are defnitely too awesome for words. You rock my friend, and I only wish I could meet you in person to express my love for you. Of all the men I would hug in friendship, you are at the top of my list!

What limitations?

Fact from fiction, truth from diction. Limitations are just another reason to think outside-the-box for a way to get over, around, through, or under it. My mind works harder when it comes to limitations. When in a ditch you can lie in the mud or you can grasp any root or branch you can and pull yourself out.