There Is A Thief In Your Living Room by Rosalind Gardner
This thief didn't come in through an open window or unlocked door. You actually invited him in! Not only that, but everyday you turn him on and crank him up to keep stealing from you. Some of these thieves work five to ten hours every day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Although some of them burn out from the work, most of them never get caught and put away. Worst of all is that this thief steals one of life's most precious gifts - your time! That thief, my friend, is your TV. I'm as guilty as the next person when it comes to getting wrapped up and sucked in by the latest reality show or a good movie. Fortunately however, I am cognizant of my lazy leanings and have plenty of motivation to curb those tendencies. Part of that motivation was inspired in my late teens, when I was cautioned by a wise man about the perils of a TV-addicted lifestyle. He predicted that when I went to visit my couch potato friends ten years down the road, they'd have accomplished little and would be doing exactly what they were doing now - sitting on the couch watching TV. He was absolutely right. In ten years not much had changed in their lives except the programs they were watching. Oh ya, and their backsides moved further south. Twenty years into the program(s) and they're getting back from life exactly what they've put in - zero, zilch, nada. Their reasons for spending twenty, thirty or more hours per week glued to the tube are sometimes more entertaining than the programs they watch. Their reasons for NOT doing some things are just plain sad. "I'm tired after working all day." (Any good doctor would tell them that physical exercise is far more refreshing.) "It's important to watch the news and stay informed". (Use a Walkman and listen to the news. If it's that important, you'll find out.) "It's an interesting topic". (The whole world and beyond is an interesting topic. The only worthwhile knowledge is that which is put to good use.) "I can't go to Grandpa's 80th birthday party, 'Friends' is on that day". ('Friends' is on ten times a day, every day. Will he EVER go anywhere?) "I need to see what happens to Rupert". (Ya, and Rupert could care less what happens to you.) There's the irony. Couch potatoes watch OTHER people LIVE their lives. On the other hand, many active, interesting and highly successful people don't even own TV's. They do, do, and do some more. They don't know who Rupert is and they don't care. There is no vacuum in their lives by result. Quite the opposite, their lives are full to capacity with meaningful activity and interesting people who are REAL. If you have dreams and desires that aren't being fulfilled, take a look at how much time you spend in front of the tube. Try this. The next time you pick up the clicker to turn on the TV, ask yourself how sitting on your butt for an hour or more will contribute to your life... or your bottom line. If that investment doesn't provide a tangible return, it's time to turn it off and turn elsewhere.
Article by Rosalind Gardner, best-selling author of the 'Super Affiliate Handbook: How I Made $436,797 Last Year Selling Other People's Products Online' and the "Net Profits Coach" ezine, a straightforward and entertaining guide to ebusiness. Learn from an expert.
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