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Saturday, May 8, 2010

Daily Tip: The difference between work and play is based on your obligations.

The great Samuel Clemens, a.k.a. Mark Twain is quoted as saying:
"Work consists of whatever a body is obliged to do.
Play consists of whatever a body is not obliged to do."
So, work is the stuff you feel you have to do, as simple as that.
Knowing this may help us put into context the dreaded tasks we all must do.
As Nike slogan says, "Just do it."
Play, however, is being able to do what you want. 
Some folks call it "goofing off."
How does one find more time to play, or to "goof off?"
Eliminate stuff you feel obliged to do as much as possible.
Decide now what is important to you and what isn't, and then pare down your work.
Otherwise, you can continue to complain about your huge amounts of work, but now you know:
"Work consists of whatever a body is obliged to do. Play consists of whatever a body is not obliged to do."
Go play!
Peace,
Amy Z

Make sure to enjoy a sample of original music from my band Molly and Sonny Boy's newest CD release http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/mollysonnyboy2

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