It’s been said over and over that we all have the same 24 hours, and it’s how we choose to use them that differentiates us.
I, personally, don’t know a single person who complains about having too much time on their hands.
There will always be someone with more flexibility, freedom, resources, something. Are you the one to lament your disadvantages, or find ways to reclaim your hours?
My inspirational and tell-it-straight friend Chris Penn put up a post this morning that echos many of the sentiments I’m having. So instead of beating the horse, I’m just going to tell you to go read what he said. He probably said it better anyway.
You can run up against obstacles in your path, and sit there and gripe about their presence. Or you can use that time and energy to find a way around them, over them, through them.
Thanks to Chris for always managing to say what needs to be said.
I just want a picture of Chris “balling up”.
Thinking him in a basketball uniform with a headband would be the greatest thing ever.
I just want a picture of Chris “balling up”.
Thinking him in a basketball uniform with a headband would be the greatest thing ever.
There’s always a reason not to do something. I mean, honestly, if we, as a society, could make money off our excuse making skills we’d be out of this recession so fast our heads would spin.
Make lemonade.
Chris’ post is awesome. I think I’ll go tell him that now.
There’s always a reason not to do something. I mean, honestly, if we, as a society, could make money off our excuse making skills we’d be out of this recession so fast our heads would spin.
Make lemonade.
Chris’ post is awesome. I think I’ll go tell him that now.
Amber:
I’ve half jokingly talked about “free time exchange” as a new venture. Think about it. It’s like a timeshare or the stock market. If someone has an extra hour in their day, they can sell it on the open market to the highest bidder. Everyone is happy. The only issue is that damn 24 hour thing (see title of this post above).
Darnit. You’re right, Amber. There is only 24 hours in a day.
Personally, I’m always busy. Always buried. I love it. I’d be bored otherwise. I wouldn’t not trade it in for the world. I bet you (Amber) and the other two above (Stuart and Teresa) are the same, right guys?
Off to read Chris Penn’s post now. Maybe I’ll subscribe to his blog via email too. Hmmm…
DJ Waldow
Director of Community at Blue Sky Factory
@djwaldow
Amber:
I’ve half jokingly talked about “free time exchange” as a new venture. Think about it. It’s like a timeshare or the stock market. If someone has an extra hour in their day, they can sell it on the open market to the highest bidder. Everyone is happy. The only issue is that damn 24 hour thing (see title of this post above).
Darnit. You’re right, Amber. There is only 24 hours in a day.
Personally, I’m always busy. Always buried. I love it. I’d be bored otherwise. I wouldn’t not trade it in for the world. I bet you (Amber) and the other two above (Stuart and Teresa) are the same, right guys?
Off to read Chris Penn’s post now. Maybe I’ll subscribe to his blog via email too. Hmmm…
DJ Waldow
Director of Community at Blue Sky Factory
@djwaldow