Comments on: Boredom is the Enemy http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2009/01/27/boredom-is-the-enemy/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:32:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: hermes handbags http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2009/01/27/boredom-is-the-enemy/comment-page-1/#comment-442995 hermes handbags Thu, 08 Jul 2010 06:07:51 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2009/01/27/boredom-is-the-enemy/#comment-442995 Many people aren’t in a position to do everything, because of commitments and I can respect that. But just because some people have to use a wheelchair doesn’t mean I’m going to avoid writing about running. My argument against boring jobs is targeted at the people who do have control, namely, recent university graduates from middle to upper-class households. Some people don’t have that opportunity, and work boring, grinding jobs to feed themselves and their family. There is no shame in that, but if it isn’t a requirement, that’s when accepting boredom becomes a sign of weakness, not of strength. Many people aren’t in a position to do everything, because of commitments and I can respect that. But just because some people have to use a wheelchair doesn’t mean I’m going to avoid writing about running.

My argument against boring jobs is targeted at the people who do have control, namely, recent university graduates from middle to upper-class households. Some people don’t have that opportunity, and work boring, grinding jobs to feed themselves and their family. There is no shame in that, but if it isn’t a requirement, that’s when accepting boredom becomes a sign of weakness, not of strength.

]]> By: misswasted http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2009/01/27/boredom-is-the-enemy/comment-page-1/#comment-298230 misswasted Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:49:31 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2009/01/27/boredom-is-the-enemy/#comment-298230 nice... need to ponder all these things to eliminate the boredom that am feeling now... nice…
need to ponder all these things to eliminate the boredom that am feeling now…

]]> By: Boredom kills « The Right Time is Now http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2009/01/27/boredom-is-the-enemy/comment-page-1/#comment-287921 Boredom kills « The Right Time is Now Mon, 16 Feb 2009 21:50:50 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2009/01/27/boredom-is-the-enemy/#comment-287921 [...] Boredom can kill, and Scott H Young knows a thing or two about it: [...] [...] Boredom can kill, and Scott H Young knows a thing or two about it: [...]

]]> By: David Safar’s Uplift! » Blog Archive » When Is Boredom Not Boredom? http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2009/01/27/boredom-is-the-enemy/comment-page-1/#comment-284233 David Safar’s Uplift! » Blog Archive » When Is Boredom Not Boredom? Fri, 06 Feb 2009 22:34:04 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2009/01/27/boredom-is-the-enemy/#comment-284233 [...] both Scott H. Young and Cal Newport wrote articles about boredom. But I remain unconvinced that boredom is the real problem [...] [...] both Scott H. Young and Cal Newport wrote articles about boredom. But I remain unconvinced that boredom is the real problem [...]

]]> By: Scott H Young » Friday Links 09-02-06 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2009/01/27/boredom-is-the-enemy/comment-page-1/#comment-284189 Scott H Young » Friday Links 09-02-06 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 17:01:03 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2009/01/27/boredom-is-the-enemy/#comment-284189 [...] Our Tolerance for Boredom - In an interesting article, Cal refutes the basic premise I argued in Boredom is the Enemy. While I argued that we tolerate too much boredom, Cal claims the opposite, we tolerate too [...] [...] Our Tolerance for Boredom – In an interesting article, Cal refutes the basic premise I argued in Boredom is the Enemy. While I argued that we tolerate too much boredom, Cal claims the opposite, we tolerate too [...]

]]> By: Scott Young http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2009/01/27/boredom-is-the-enemy/comment-page-1/#comment-282834 Scott Young Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:07:34 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2009/01/27/boredom-is-the-enemy/#comment-282834 g, Many people aren't in a position to do everything, because of commitments and I can respect that. But just because some people have to use a wheelchair doesn't mean I'm going to avoid writing about running. My argument against boring jobs is targeted at the people who do have control, namely, recent university graduates from middle to upper-class households. Some people don't have that opportunity, and work boring, grinding jobs to feed themselves and their family. There is no shame in that, but if it isn't a requirement, that's when accepting boredom becomes a sign of weakness, not of strength. -Scott g,

Many people aren’t in a position to do everything, because of commitments and I can respect that. But just because some people have to use a wheelchair doesn’t mean I’m going to avoid writing about running.

My argument against boring jobs is targeted at the people who do have control, namely, recent university graduates from middle to upper-class households. Some people don’t have that opportunity, and work boring, grinding jobs to feed themselves and their family. There is no shame in that, but if it isn’t a requirement, that’s when accepting boredom becomes a sign of weakness, not of strength.

-Scott

]]> By: g http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2009/01/27/boredom-is-the-enemy/comment-page-1/#comment-282513 g Mon, 02 Feb 2009 21:35:57 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2009/01/27/boredom-is-the-enemy/#comment-282513 I like the spirit of this post, but not the condescension toward "boring jobs". My dad spent 30 years of his life battling traffic jams, corporate mediocrity, and the monotony of the daily grind, toiling away so he could support his children and provide for their future. I'm grateful for his effort, and see myself now as a young man how important it is to eventually put down your dreams and pick up your responsibilities when your time is called to do so. Financial and family obligations can make it difficult to "avoid boredom", as not everyone is in the privileged position to adapt a risker entrepreneurial lifestyle compared to the "daily grind" for a steady paycheck. But don't knock it: Life gets a lot more complicated that way, but also a lot simpler... Sometimes, at the end of the day, it's not about self-improvement, challenging yourself or the status quo, or embracing all the wonderful possibility of the world - it's about keeping the lights on and your children fed. Keep up the good work, Scott, but try not to make enemies out of reality, or alienate those who share it with you. It makes the journey so much harder. I like the spirit of this post, but not the condescension toward “boring jobs”.

My dad spent 30 years of his life battling traffic jams, corporate mediocrity, and the monotony of the daily grind, toiling away so he could support his children and provide for their future. I’m grateful for his effort, and see myself now as a young man how important it is to eventually put down your dreams and pick up your responsibilities when your time is called to do so.

Financial and family obligations can make it difficult to “avoid boredom”, as not everyone is in the privileged position to adapt a risker entrepreneurial lifestyle compared to the “daily grind” for a steady paycheck. But don’t knock it: Life gets a lot more complicated that way, but also a lot simpler… Sometimes, at the end of the day, it’s not about self-improvement, challenging yourself or the status quo, or embracing all the wonderful possibility of the world – it’s about keeping the lights on and your children fed.

Keep up the good work, Scott, but try not to make enemies out of reality, or alienate those who share it with you. It makes the journey so much harder.

]]> By: The evil of partial boredom « Journal of Eddie G http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2009/01/27/boredom-is-the-enemy/comment-page-1/#comment-281357 The evil of partial boredom « Journal of Eddie G Sat, 31 Jan 2009 04:02:28 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2009/01/27/boredom-is-the-enemy/#comment-281357 [...] days ago, I argued that boredom is the enemy of success and productivity. Instead of trying to discipline yourself to push through boredom, you [...] [...] days ago, I argued that boredom is the enemy of success and productivity. Instead of trying to discipline yourself to push through boredom, you [...]

]]> By: Loren http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2009/01/27/boredom-is-the-enemy/comment-page-1/#comment-281139 Loren Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:13:07 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2009/01/27/boredom-is-the-enemy/#comment-281139 Sometimes I find that even though I have a decent job, the lack of spontanaity in my day to day life, leaves me craving for New Adventures. It's a feeling of leaving it all behind for Sun, travel and every day being new and unknown. Especially in the winter months, we need a break in the routines of life. Sitting all day on a computer needs to be replaced by a trip to the beach, island, road trips etc. I like to think of it as my "recharging the batteries" phase. Also, for the guy with a job that makes him feel dead, save up, set a date and get out ASAP! Better to be exploring new possibilities and moving forward than just rotting away. We are meant for more...BELIEVE IT. Sometimes I find that even though I have a decent job, the lack of spontanaity in my day to day life, leaves me craving for New Adventures. It’s a feeling of leaving it all behind for Sun, travel and every day being new and unknown. Especially in the winter months, we need a break in the routines of life. Sitting all day on a computer needs to be replaced by a trip to the beach, island, road trips etc. I like to think of it as my “recharging the batteries” phase. Also, for the guy with a job that makes him feel dead, save up, set a date and get out ASAP! Better to be exploring new possibilities and moving forward than just rotting away. We are meant for more…BELIEVE IT.

]]> By: Scott H Young » The Evils of Partial Boredom http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2009/01/27/boredom-is-the-enemy/comment-page-1/#comment-281000 Scott H Young » The Evils of Partial Boredom Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:00:58 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2009/01/27/boredom-is-the-enemy/#comment-281000 [...] Boredom is the Enemy [...] [...] Boredom is the Enemy [...]

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