Dan J. Harkey

Educator & Private Money Lending Consultant

To “Skate by” Means Sliding by Without Doing Any Visible Work or Spending any Effort.

Have you met people who accomplish little, make little, or no progress, but seem to meander through life and appear as normal?

by Dan J. Harkey

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It's striking how the wife is expected to vacuum, even when she's juggling childcare, while he is allowed to rest, check messages, and then head out to the bar with the boys. This imbalance in responsibilities is a clear example of complacency, inconsideration, and a lack of accountability.

When it became apparent that Ryan was coasting by, I couldn't help but notice the negative impact his complacency had on our team's performance, which led to a loss of respect for him.

Apparently, his homelife is the same.

With some people, when expectations are low, their output remains equal. Family and friends should hold these individuals accountable for their consideration and action. Otherwise, they will end up with no family, and only loser friends. Life could get pretty lonely when everyone around them is a winner, and they try to subsist in silent complacency.

Why are there so many people who skate by, and so few who are self-starters with outstanding accomplishments? We need more of the latter, like you, to drive our organization's success. Your role is crucial in this journey.

It's baffling how bureaucrats can effortlessly blend into the system, coasting by with hefty salaries and significant benefits. This lack of accountability is a serious issue that needs to be addressed.