ADHD and ADD - Beating the Odds!
Mastery or learning something new, and having fun is another Cognitiva important motivator. It is similar to someone learning to play golf on the weekends. Why would someone spend so much of their precious free time trying to sink a little white ball in a hole? Because it is fun and there is the challenge of getting better. This reminds me of Dave and his duck carving.
About 6 years ago, he was a beautiful carver on his way to becoming a Master Carver. But with his hand tremors and his inability to remember how to carve the fine details of the wings, the quality of his work has dropped below a novice level. Yet he continues to subscribe to duck carving magazines, and looks forward to the next carving competition. It isn't easy for me to see how much the quality of his work has diminished, but again, I have to remind myself that Dave is having fun and it gives him a reason for getting up in the morning. Besides, he isn't bothered that he no longer wins ribbons.
All of us have a purpose for being here on earth--regardless of our physical, mental or emotional health. I will never forget one night when Dave was heading off to bed and I asked him how his day went. He said it was excellent. I was surprised and asked him what was so good about it. Because I washed your car.
