El Interes Tiene Pies

Summary

The article discusses the importance of taking initiative and action when one has a genuine interest in achieving a goal.

Abstract

The author reflects on the common tendency to procrastinate or make excuses instead of pursuing one's interests and goals. They emphasize that true interest manifests in action, using the Spanish phrase "El Interes Tiene Pies" to illustrate that if you are truly interested in something, you will find the motivation to pursue it. The author provides examples such as applying for a desired job, writing a book, or maintaining a garden, suggesting that genuine interest leads to dedicated effort and time management. They also share personal experiences with balancing priorities and the need to actively make time for what matters most. The article concludes with an invitation for readers to consider their own level of commitment to their interests and a call to subscribe for more content.

Opinions

The author acknowledges personal responsibility in pursuing interests, admitting to sometimes getting distracted by social media or television.
They believe that excuses often mask a lack of true desire or laziness.
Prioritization is key; truly important interests will be allocated time and effort.
The author values writing and family time, suggesting that these can be harmonized.
They see initiative as a metaphorical journey, implying that interest propels one forward.
There is an underlying encouragement for readers to take concrete steps towards their goals.
The author promotes the value of Medium membership, implying that the platform offers substantial content worth investing in.

Thoughts on Initiative

Once in a while, I hear someone say, “I’d like to do this, but I can’t due to XYZ”. I’m guilty of it sometimes, too.

How many times do we claim we want to do something and just never find the motivation to do it? How often are our claims lies? How often are the excuses just laziness for not wanting to get off our phones, wake up early, leave the house sooner, or any other thing we’d rather do?

There’s a saying in Spanish, “El Interes Tiene Pies”. Literally translated, it means “interest has feet”. Figuratively, it means “if you’re interested then you’ll go after it”.

If you really, really want that job, you’re going to apply and prepare. If you really want to write that book, you’ll make time to work on it. If you really want to have a thriving garden, you’ll make time to tend to it daily. If you really want to succeed, you’ll take steps to learn, grow, and accomplish steps along the way.

I hope to finish my book, but I know that sometimes I zone out on Facebook or watch a series (albeit with my kids which means quality time with them). But if I really want it, I need to carve out time to write every day or at least several times per week.

There are a few things on my list that I’d love to do. Some I find time to complete, and some are put on the back burner. But at the end of the day, if something is truly a top priority on my list of things I want to do, I’ll find time to work towards it.

What about you? Does your “interest have feet”?

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