There's an excellent paragraph in Chapter from CS Lewis in Mere Christianity where he discusses how difficult and important it is to meet temptations head on and not give in to them as long as possible like looking at your phone, or pushing distractions aside and see what's possible when you put in focused work and effort.
@BrianRoemmele That's a prompt. Wow. Always thought getting a math tutor was key to success in the field, but this takes it to a new level. Need one for math history, too.
The supermarkets who can keep up with trends and stocking shelves, while engaging with their customers and the delivery workers on a consistent basis may have the best have the opportunity to endure and thrive in the long term.
@thedankoe Need this reminder. Better set a timer to track this and be stunned. Appreciate you quantifying the hours lost each year to scrolling. It's the most persuasive, powerful, procrastination tool.
@thedankoe Frame problems as opportunities and just plunge in take the journey and know you're going to make mistakes, which is part of the process instead of aggravating a boss who wants perfection and does not see that mistakes are a learning opportunity.
@BrianRoemmele Amazing work. Might have to get you a cup of coffee.
Applaud your enthusiasm, obsession, persistence, and Wisdom.
What would you recommend to others who have ambitious goals and pursuits yet stay put on the sidelines of creativity?
@BrianRoemmele@Catullus_Vincit With new technology creates new opportunities: the wheel, eyeglasses, electricity, phonograph, airplane, cars, integrated circuit, office computer, home computer, even interoffice envelopes, email, and so on. AI is destined to do the same, if not more, including the robots.
@BrianRoemmele@grok Brian, your podcast is really good. T
Talk about getting an excellent and informed online education, you're giving it.
Could listen to it for the next 5000 days.
Thank you!
@thedankoe This is the key that opens the door to creativity and opportunities. Even having fun.
The challenge is finding that project, interest, or skill to transform from dabbling in the short term to master over the long term.