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“A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects.” — Robert A. Heinlein

Monday, May 23, 2011

Intentional Lifestyle

Today I heard a great phrase, intentional lifestyle. To me this is such a simple powerful phrase that formalizes a lot of things I think and do or at least try to do anyway. Simply this is choosing how you are going to live instead of stumbling through life willy nilly on random choice and base desires. For example if I let my worst traits run amuck I would be fat, drunk, isolated and paranoid. As a model of self control I am a bit heavier than I should be, drink recreationally, have an awesome wife and a few friends and am kinda paranoid. This sort of thinking applies to relationships, finances, eating, fitness and just about everything. If you aren't getting the results you want in any part of life then maybe you should act more intentionally. Just a thought.
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2 comments:

I drive my tractor in pearls... said...

Parenting intentionally is the hardest thing I have ever done. Those little people watch you like a hawk and I want to be deserving of how they absolutely adore me :)

May 24, 2011 6:22 PM
Dustin Tarditi said...

We also tend to think we have more active and direct control over our lifestyle than we do... all too often the external influences of our life, livelihood, and obligations (be they real or perceived) sculpt and manipulate us.

May 25, 2011 8:18 AM

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