Once you take money, the clock starts ticking

Re:Once you take money, the clock starts ticking by chime on Sunday February 26, 2012 @04:56AM (#3635260)

I clicked reply so I could tell you why I disagreed with what you wrote. I take pride in my work but have not been too concerned with the clock. Your implication that this just means I don't care about the outcome felt like a slap in the face.

But then the more I thought, the more I realized you were right. Regardless of how much pride I take in my work and how much effort I put in, if I care about the outcome, I have to monitor my progress regularly. I have not been doing it for one of the most important projects of my life and thanks to you, I will start now.

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Re:Once you take money, the clock starts ticking by nestoras on Sunday February 26, 2012 @10:17AM (#3635754)

I clicked reply so that I could tell you that for a moment I envied you. Taking pride in your work while not being too concerned with the clock sounds to me like a perfectly balanced life to pursue.

I take extreme pride in my work and I am always aware of the clock ticking. Every. Second. A wise and accomplished person once said to me that in the end nothing remains but personal relationships. Take good care my friend, lest you lose in the process much more important things in life that you are now enjoying.

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Re:Once you take money, the clock starts ticking by chime on Sunday February 26, 2012 @04:24PM (#3636840)

> Taking pride in your work while not being too concerned with the clock sounds to me like a perfectly balanced life to pursue.

Indeed. That is exactly how I felt. But it does lead to prioritizing the journey at the expense of the destination i.e. outcome. Hence my realization that I need to pay more attention to the outcome.

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