When I know the phrase "nothing for nothing" from a book, I don't perceive the meaning completely. In my mind, it means if you don't work for something, you never get it. Obviously, I just get one point from it.

When I focus on my writing, my neighbors are playing the games.  Can you imagine that you live in near a game club? You may think I exaggerate the situation, but the room isn't soundproof. I can hear every word clearly because they speak so loudly. The guys sweared and shouted to the opponents. I nearly lose my temper at that moment. However, they keep playing games since they live in the next room.

When I am in a world of books or videos or surffing on the Internet, I never consider these noise as a problem. Although there are so much noise from them, I can overlook it. But not today.Why am I so disgusted with their screaming today? Is there any special things today?

Actually, I make up mind to pass the IELTS examination and have to focus on my book. It is not so easy for me, especially when I waste so much of time on videos, books in chinese and forum. That does't mean these things are useless, but there is little help for my English. Maybe it is an excuse as I am unwilling to stand the pressure and deal with my shortcommings.

I gradually change my mind when I realize that changes are from  myself, not the surroundings. That does't mean they are not bothersome. Today, they play games and talk loudly as usual, but I set a higher level for them and I can stand the noise in my mind. That means I have to find a good excuse for myself to avoid to be out of my comfort zone. That is the reason why I usually do some unessential things before the significant one.

No challenge, No improvement.