Easy peasy or bring it on - which one would you choose?

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I still remember a piece of advice from a colleague. I was tasked with shredding papers, which wasn't originally my responsibility. A coworker, who was often absent, had been assigned to it, but I took it over due to his frequent absences. When he visited our office and saw me busy shredding, I mentioned I wanted to finish the task quickly as I was getting bored. I wasn't used to such work, having had a more demanding role in my previous job. He chuckled and said, 'Take it easy, enjoy the task while you can. Soon, you'll be busy and overwhelmed, both physically and mentally. Appreciate the downtime while it lasts.' Looking back, I regret not taking his advice more seriously. I was so focused on finding challenging work that I didn't appreciate the simplicity of the task. Then, something unexpected happened. I was tasked with creating our accomplishment report without any data, which was a significant challenge. With no help, I managed to finish it on time. Additionally, I started working on admin tasks, including managing our office fund, updating records, and reporting to our boss. Although this was temporary, covering for the finance officer on leave, it added to my workload. I also had to attend court hearings on behalf of our office. Last Friday, I was assigned to conduct a lecture in place of our officer, which caught me off guard. With the presentation deadline looming, I'm struggling to prepare, as the topic is unfamiliar and requires more study time. Reflecting on my colleague's advice, I realize that taking on these challenging tasks has helped me grow professionally. Although I'm still new to my role, I've been entrusted with important responsibilities that require expertise. I'm determined to do my best and meet expectations.