This article actually made me a bit angry... and I know that could trigger off the response of being in denial (and I won't rule that out )

Depression hits people from all walks of life and those who have had some measure of success as well as those who have not.

I don't personally believe I am afraid of trying... of taking risks... and as such, I've embarked on long term goals. Depression acts in cycles for me and whereas at one point of the above journey I will be achieving at a rate that I am personally pleased with... depression will hit me like a bomb and my motivation, concentration and just general ability to function let alone dedicate myself towards a result just goes out of the window.

It can come to a juncture where you start to wonder what the 'point' is, especially when you seem to be set up to fail due to something that swoops in whenever it damn well pleases.

So, with that in mind I have come to the realisation that I need to avoid activities that have 'dead lines' or have key elements in that need to be tackled to move on... does that make me afraid of success? or just realistic and aware of my short comings?

Does this mean I am not 'most people' as it stated in the study? I very much doubt it.

I get uncomfortable with studies as mentioned in the article... they have obviously set up a hypothesis and in turn were looking for a desired result... and as with all studies of a social science nature you have to ask what variables they put in place and what variables (be they unforeseen or just ignored) they missed... sweeping generalisations (and that's what resonated with me) are not my thing.

Don't get me wrong... if the motivational 'free' video (haven't watched it yet but curious as to if it plugs something) helps any, then fantastic... just at first glance, my irritation levels rose. Sorry