I recently read an article that listed the 7 Bad Habits of
Insanely Productive People. Well, I
consider myself somewhat insane (okay you can stop nodding your head in
agreement), mildly productive, and I certainly consider myself a person
(although some would challenge that statement).
So I thought I had better check out the list and see if any of these bad
habits apply to me.
Bad Habit #1: Being
thin skinned. Yeah, I don’t think
so. At my age, my skin is more like an
elephant’s with veins that look like rivers on a map and errant hairs in the
most ridiculous places. And my hearing
is so poor that if people are talking about me, I don’t even hear them. Forget this habit.
Bad Habit #2:
Flakiness. You got me on this
one. I just want to know who told these
guys about my dandruff. Are there
cameras in my bathroom? I just hate the paparazzi
following me all the time. It’s hard being a famous blogger.
Bad Habit #3:
Selfishness. Yes, I am Jewish but
I still like my seafood. Oh, I thought this
habit was about liking shellfish. I
guess my eyesight isn’t so good either.
Bad Habit #4:
Greed. Yes, I am greedy. I want to be younger, I want to be thinner, I
want to eliminate my wrinkles, I want world peace, I want the politicians to
stop running ads….I want it all and I want it now. And I wouldn’t mind having a crack at George
Clooney either now that I think of it.
Bad Habit #5: Distractibility. Who, what, where…what did you say? Not me!!
Bad Habit #6: Self
doubt…is it me? Well, when I looked in the
mirror this morning, it WAS me, me and my elephant skin, me and my flaky head,
me still wanting a crack at George Clooney.
But then things can change when I get distracted (see bad habit #5).
And finally, Bad Habit #7:
Arrogance. So, why do you think I keep stalking you? Cause it’s all about me…..unless something
changed in Bad Habit #6.
So, after reviewing these bad habits, I thought I should start a
Good Habit List. It sounded like a sane,
productive thing a person would do. But
then I got distracted (see Bad Habit #5) so maybe I’m wrong (Bad Habit
#6). Are you talking about me now (Bad
Habit #1). Well, that’s okay cause at
least you are focusing on me (Bad Habit #7). Now where did I put George Clooney’s
phone number (back to Bad Habit #5).
