Comments on: Too much time on their hands?

By: alex land

alex land — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:53:35 +0000

@ JD : that’s where self-discipline comes in. So often, I desperately want to do something like build a manned spacecraft out of popsicle sticks, or an Empire Sate Bldg out of spaghetti (using cooked spaghetti though, not the dry stuff like that lazy ass on succeed.com used)– even though what i really need is a (another) beer or a nap, or frankly, both. So when i’m hit with these impulses to “succeed”, it’s only through extraordinary exexrcize of willpower that i somehow force myself to keep my ass glued to the sofa and watch the second half of the game.

By: JD Long

JD Long — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:04:58 +0000

very self aware and insightful post. When I say TMTOTH what I think I mean, is “if I had that much time I would do something else with it.” Which is a pretty judgmental thing for a guy like me to say. I’m usually choosing between another beer and a nap.

By: Jason Adams

Jason Adams — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:46:21 +0000

Sorry for the double comment, but I just noticed on your weekend miscellany a link to succeed blog, which is a site teeming with “too much time on their hands” examples. Seen in a different light, the creativity and dedication necessary to do things like creating a penny pyramid is quite remarkable.

By: Jason Adams

Jason Adams — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:41:08 +0000

Excellent point! I will never say that phrase again, unless it has to do with polka music.

By: John Moeller

John Moeller — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:51:58 +0000

Great post, John.