Joel E Lewis » Goals http://joelelewis.com Things I Think About Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:11:04 +0000 en hourly 1 I’m Addicted to (Hul)U http://joelelewis.com/2009/05/im-addicted-to-youtube/ http://joelelewis.com/2009/05/im-addicted-to-youtube/#comments Sun, 24 May 2009 18:07:32 +0000 Joel http://joelelewis.com/?p=44 I spent all day watching TV/Videos Online.  I realized two things:

I am addicted to “story” I’m not sure that whether that is a good or bad thing

When I say I am addicted to story, I mean I will watch  movies and TV in their entirety just to find out the plot, regardless of [...] No related posts.]]> I spent all day watching TV/Videos Online.  I realized two things:

  1. I am addicted to “story”
  2. I’m not sure that whether that is a good or bad thing

When I say I am addicted to story, I mean I will watch  movies and TV in their entirety just to find out the plot, regardless of how bad they are.  As for whether my addiction is good or bad:

Good

  • There is a definite social benefit to keeping up with pop culture.
  • I am fairly certain that my love of story has made me a better writer/ story teller

Bad

  • TV turns your brain to mush.
  • It can be a giant waste/misuse of time.

Either way, I probably spend way too much time watching.  That time is probably better spent working towards my goals.

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  • If something can’t happen, will it?
  • Creative Destruction and Government
    • ]]>     I can’t believe it happened.  It should feel very weird leaving UF and all the friends I have made, but I guess it doesn’t really feel like I won’t be going back.  Maybe in September when some of my friends will be attending classes  it will sink in.

    I have the sneaking suspicion that it will take longer.  I think that is the biggest adjustment I the real world will bring – everything will take longer.  After school, you don’t go from freshman runt to super senior in a measly 4 years.  Some people work a lifetime and never move out of an “entry level” role.  The amount of time it takes for change to happen increases.  Life slows down and time speeds up simultaneously – days fly by but each one is less remarkable and brings less “newness” with it.

    I want to make sure I don’t fall victim to that creeping stagnation.  I don’t want to look back 10 years from now and see that I have accomplished nothing, wasted my time, or lost touch with the people I have come to love having in my life.  I think the following goals will help me do that.

    • Exercise Regularly
    • Eat Healthier
    • Learn New Things
    • Meet New People
    • Do New Things
    • Maintain Friendships

    I am going to keep track of my efforts and progress here, if you catch my slacking, please call me on it.

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