motivation and self confidence

most job descriptions require that the person be self motivated/assertive...

I always thought that I was... 

But I am finding more and more that I don't do well without specific guidance and a to do list.

Take this case for example, I need to be pushing our local IPA contact here in Morocco to give me the signatures and the papers that I need in order to move on to the next stage of our research, but instead of knocking on their door and planting myself in front of them with my questions/requests, I wait for them to answer my email, assuming that they know about the urgency of the matter.

It drives me crazy.

I drive myself crazy.

This summer will give me the opportunity to develop the skill of self confidence.

I'll let you know how it goes...