Comments on: When is Busy Too Busy?

By: Neuvo

Neuvo — Sat, 16 Apr 2005 08:09:27 +0000

When is busy too busy?
Jeremy Wright has published a post that asks when busy is too busy. I have a couple projects on the go at the moment as well which I work on, in addition to my day job (which has kept me unusually busy the last couple weeks).

By: /pd

/pd — Tue, 12 Apr 2005 17:26:07 +0000

Great Going Jeremy. Keep in up. We all are in the the same boat. Need to work and put a slab of meat on the table too ..but then again 3-4 hours of add on bloggin make it hardly any time for play eh ??

But hey.. we do our best correct ?? Yeah, we should catch up for a beer soon ..maybe week of the 25th ?

By: Kevin Humphrey

Kevin Humphrey — Tue, 12 Apr 2005 17:13:30 +0000

I’m working 12-16 hours a day, 7 days a week just like you right now, but I’m finally working at building something for myself instead of working FOR someone else.

I’m having a blast, the days fly by and I’m more energized than I’ve been in years. I think it all depends on what you’re busy with.

I couldn’t do this this way if I had kids or a wife who didn’t believe in me. Then I’d need to balance it in another way. Everyone’s situation is going to be different.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 12 Apr 2005 16:46:25 +0000

I think leading a full life should energize you. If you started to feel drained or overtired, you’re probably too busy.

Also.. I don’t have a family, but my Dad says have young children passes you by really fast.

By: jpg

jpg — Tue, 12 Apr 2005 16:46:15 +0000

It’s funny that you post about this, because I’ve been having the same issues recently. I’ve been working on a lot of different projects, both work and non-work related, and it’s taking up quite a bit of my time, but it just feels right. Two of the projects are film and television related projects which could pay big dividends in the long run, so I can see the inherent value in them from day one. Plus, they really tweak my creative side, which is in constant need of attention.

As far as the family thing goes, I’ll tell you what works for me. I know that my girlfriend appreciates the time we spend together because it’s “quality” time. My attention is focused on her and it’s really great. And to be brutally honest, I find I surround myself with people who don’t really care if I’m around a lot. My mere presence means nothing to them. But when I am around, they want my attention, respect, trust, love and humor. I gladly give it to them no questions asked and things just seem to work themselves out.

Great post,
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By: Robert

Robert — Tue, 12 Apr 2005 16:38:36 +0000

I’d like to know about the two Microsoft time and task management courses you are taking. Are they available on the Microsoft eLearning or the Microsoft Partner University site?

By: Nathan

Nathan — Tue, 12 Apr 2005 16:16:47 +0000

Busy in and of itself is too busy. You can’t have both. ;)

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