Limbo

Since I almost got hammered by an oncoming semi this morning in some bullshit traffic control setup on San Marcos Pass -- I immediately snapped into a contemplative mood.....again. This seems to happen to me all the time. Which is why I am reading the book I am.

So my reading of the 4 - Hour Workweek is progressing along okay, and here's some of my thoughts along the way so far:

I truly think the author, Tim Ferris has some methods, and thinking points that fit well with me. Things like simplification, elimination, thinking in the opposite such as - " I really don't have to wait for some fictitious point to make my move--some bogus mark set that when reached, triggers some radical life changing milestone. Work for works sake is his phrase that captures the lameness of having the need to be busy all the time. I get it--I really do, on what is being said.

However - hard work never hurt anyone. People scam their lives away thinking of better mousetraps to avoid the work--in the process of making the superior trap - the work increases ten fold, when the simple o'l spring loaded bait and pin model works so efficiently! Working smart is the key - we know that as obvious - but easier said than done. The key element for me to achieving the dream life is to quit worrying about what other people like, and to focus on what I like. Be smart, be responsible. I've done pretty good so far in my life with minor lapses in discipline - And I have accomplished a lot, which I am proud of. I just can't be fearful of change anymore---nobody's going to eat me once I make my move toward achieving my lifestyle by design.

What I really don't like is Boredom and this is where I am. This is my Limbo. I have to change my life, or else I will go even more insane. So what the book is teaching me so far is -- firstly, define what do you want? For me the answer to this question is simple. I want more time. The most valued treasure on earth. It is finite, it is dynamic, and it is oh so precious. So how am I going to get there? A lifestyle with more free time to do what I want to do -- enjoy my family, do exciting and challenging things - and never ever have to be anywhere I don't want to be. So I say this as I sit at work today analysing a set of plans 100 sheets thick for some Isla Vista road project - page after page of monotonous insignificant construction notes, 124 ADA approved wheelchair ramps, decorative concrete crosswalks, road signage everywhere all on 2 dimensional prints in a 3 dimensional world. Sheet after sheet of traffic control plans, mind numbingly complex for the sole purpose of minimum inconvenience to the traveling public---UGHHHHHHHHHH!!

I am starting thinking about that truck that I'm kinda of hoping next time does hit me unless I get the fuck out of this trap - I would deserve it for lack of a set of balls.

This should not be only in the imagination of any man, let alone a husband and a father: Having breakfast every morning with your family, taking your kids to school, heading to the tennis courts for a morning match with some mates, having a nice lunch at the beach, playing music, playing with the kids, helping the homework, eating with your family, then chilling out in the garage with a fat bowl of your best output from the agriculture project in the back green house writing, reading or chilling - then to make sweet passionate love to your partner. Everyday, with replaceable action events that me and my wife like to do. I would have the chance to surf when its good, to cook when I want, to live out all the things I want to do and accomplish ----which is not infinite, but not a short list either.

Life is too short to be bored. Time is always ticking away, but I can't see it as a race against the clock for the sole purpose is to really and truly stop and smell the roses. I love roses, and ganja. I just have to learn to stop.

Or maybe Tim Ferris just wrote the book to make a ton of money and all that stuff I've read so far is a scam? People hating their jobs is no brain challenge of being popular? The topic is an easy seller to the masses for sure - who knows? All I know is I like it so far.