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re: The tortoise and hare approach to life
Posted on 2/18/19 at 4:10 pm to Tigerlaff
Posted on 2/18/19 at 4:10 pm to Tigerlaff
Strange but true. At one point in my life, anxiety became addictive. When time at work became slow, if I was not constantly putting out fires, it would drive me crazy.
I would get real anxiety thinking..."Things are going too smoothly, I'm sure some big frickup is occurring". Deadlines were motivation, working 30-40 days in a row became a somewhat pleasurable/routine habit.
Then I had a heart attack. I remember telling the Doctor after the stints gave me relief..."What is today, Tuesday"?..."Can I get out of here by Friday, I've got tickets and hotel reservations for the GA/FLA game this weekend".
Would I change anything about my past. No, I did learn to become a more "coaching/training" manager. I learned that problems at work are opportunities not obstacles.
A quote from one of my golfing buddies, an engineer from Montenegro...After a good shot he would say, "That's all that you need".
I would get real anxiety thinking..."Things are going too smoothly, I'm sure some big frickup is occurring". Deadlines were motivation, working 30-40 days in a row became a somewhat pleasurable/routine habit.
Then I had a heart attack. I remember telling the Doctor after the stints gave me relief..."What is today, Tuesday"?..."Can I get out of here by Friday, I've got tickets and hotel reservations for the GA/FLA game this weekend".
Would I change anything about my past. No, I did learn to become a more "coaching/training" manager. I learned that problems at work are opportunities not obstacles.
A quote from one of my golfing buddies, an engineer from Montenegro...After a good shot he would say, "That's all that you need".
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Posted on 2/18/19 at 4:11 pm to nuwaydawg
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working 30-40 days in a row became a somewhat pleasurable/routine habit.
My idea of hell on Earth.
Posted on 2/18/19 at 5:07 pm to nuwaydawg
I think people are misunderstanding my point. I’m not saying everyone should work 60 hours a week or make $250k a year. I’m talking about doing your best at whatever your doing. If someone makes $30k a year and is taking care of business and is happy living on that amount, that’s great. I’m talking about people that want to make $100k and have the ability to, but are only making $30k because they lack the discipline to do what it takes to move up, and are unable to take care of basic necessities while living stressed to the max.
I lived in the South Pacific and gained an appreciation for that way of life. The people worked a few hours a day farming or fishing and spent the rest of the day sleeping, socializing or playing rugby. Their basic needs were met and they were happy. I could live that way, but can you bet your arse, I won’t be playing rugby until the farming or fishing is done and done well.
I’ve got nothing against the tortoise. I’m railing on the hare.
I lived in the South Pacific and gained an appreciation for that way of life. The people worked a few hours a day farming or fishing and spent the rest of the day sleeping, socializing or playing rugby. Their basic needs were met and they were happy. I could live that way, but can you bet your arse, I won’t be playing rugby until the farming or fishing is done and done well.
I’ve got nothing against the tortoise. I’m railing on the hare.
This post was edited on 2/18/19 at 5:12 pm
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