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[quote=Anonymous]For me, it was people pleaser tendencies, redshirting, home prep (everything in school was easy after that), and generally being miserable about who I was. I lived in a hoarded house, considered myself unattractive, and thought good grades would get me out of squalor (which they did).
Once I was done with college and more or less on track jobwise, I stopped being motivated, lol. Having a roof over my head and food to eat and a bit extra for pleasure is all I need really. 
My ex was never good in school but he loved computers and learned how to code and dropped out of school. He then finished college just to get that degree, much later in life. He is much more successful than I am now, works in Silicon Valley and all that. 
Our son is not driven in anything except maybe videogames, lol. He is interested in some things, but he doesn't really push himself ever. I think he is comfortable in life and doesn't see the need, plus is afraid of failure. I am actually sad he is so complacent, but I hope if he finds what he loves and does it willingly he will at least not be destitute and will enjoy life. [/quote]

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