Comments on: Finally, The Secret to Patience Has Been Cracked

By: tip

tip — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 05:42:04 +0000

AMEN.

You’re right about our desire to chase that shiny thing (often money, for me) – it’s tough to ignore at times, but can easily compromise the meaning of your work. I find it’s in those moments that you’re truly in sync with your passion — it’s just awesome, you’re in the zone, and it’s like screw the shiny thing – that will come, I’ve tapped into what matters. So here’s to staying in touch with our passions and instincts! Keep em coming Jamie!

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By: Kelsey Halling

Kelsey Halling — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:59:50 +0000

Every once in a while you read something, and find yourself thinking “oh my gosh, this is exactly how I feel only I haven’t been able to put it into coherent words.”

That’s how I felt reading this post. Great job.

By: cari

cari — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 01:22:50 +0000

two words: ummm… YES!!

still feel that way even though my life is starting to take some semblance of direction.

dropped by via perfectlycursedlife’s bloggy award list. yay!

By: YogaforCynics

YogaforCynics — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 22:57:48 +0000

I understand all too well–though I think for me the problem tends to be more knowing what I want but not having the confidence to believe I can really achieve it…so coming up with something else I want, but lacking confidence there, too….it’s a problem….

By: Pam

Pam — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:34:53 +0000

Thanks, Jamie. You put into words exactly how I feel. I love reading your posts. I am envious though, that you are so aware of the distractions of all of the information bombarding us from all sides. I am learning so much from you and I just love the humorous way you explain everything. I am struggling with the F word and also the P word (Prioritize) too. Love all of you who commented (many of whom I follow on Twitter). I have so much to learn from all of you – keep the great posts coming:)

By: Akhila

Akhila — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:15:15 +0000

Wow, I totally know how you feel. It’s difficult to focus on just ONE thing because you feel like there is SO much else out there to do. I feel exactly the same way – I have so many interests: social media, social entrepreneurship, writing and journalism, blogging, and then there’s law and political science – it’s like how can I even choose one interest? And each day I feel like pursuing a different thing.

But then I just sat down and thought critically about my career. And I chose: I chose the thing I was best at and passionate about, and I chose the skills I wanted to have. And since then I’ve essentially committed myself to a career and have focused on that one field, and have accomplished *so* much more in that field than I had in all the previous years of bouncing around like crazy.

It reminds me of a quote I read somewhere – commitment is liberating. And focus is, too.

Awesome job again Jamie. You always write honestly and from the heart and that’s why you have such great, relatable posts. Everyone can relate to your honesty.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:40:00 +0000

Great post, Jamie. I go to writer’s workshops and one of the main mantras is “Use the F-word – FOCUS.” It’s applicable here, too.

I totally get where you’re coming from. Although, I read Akirah’s response and said, “Oh me! That’s where I am, too.” I feel like I have a puppeteer controlling different sides of my brain and I’m a little lost having so many options. I need someone to say, “Ok, pick one – chocolate or vanilla,” and it’s somehow easier.

By: Corvida

Corvida — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:43:18 +0000

I have those same jitters every now and again. I find surrounding myself with people who are as motivated as I would like to be is a good way to stay focused on my workload for the day. Sometimes you end up feeding off of your own energy too much and drain your own battery. Focus is definitely the key, but you can’t stay focused without the energy and motivation to do so. Shatterboxx Media is your energy and motivation for focus, my peers and colleagues do the same for me.

Great post, Jamie! I’m a first time reader and I’m now subscribing to you Thoroughly enjoyed reading this post, even with all the twists and turns. Those as complicated as us will understand with no problems.

By: Nik

Nik — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:14:52 +0000

I really enjoyed reading this (as well as the comments) and I can totally relate as well. I bounce around so many ideas in my head about what career path to take, business to start, etc. and in the meantime continue in a career I do not find fulfilling or want to be in the long run. Let’s not even get started about the love life… If I could only decide on one thing and figure out what is right for me. As Ben Stein said, “The first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: Decide what you want.” And, as someone else noted, society and the different message you receive, of course, contribute to the indecisiveness and ADHD. I hope I stumble upon my passion soon and find something to focus on so that I can be done with the random ideas and searching. Congrats on finding yours and good luck with the love life!