R.I.P. Overnight ?

I have a couple of women in my life are so, pack a week into every day, it exhausts me so ET can be a refuge

The "hyper focus" I can have is good but as I get older I'm more easily distracted and build up more projects like a plate spinning act

Mom particularly instilled an old saying in her kids, "Life is long, if you remember it" so I revisit old thoughts and exploits to keep them from disappearing. This draws criticism from some grinches here but nice to hear it does not bother everybody.

 

Oh boy, that can be like living in a hornets nest, now I understand how you feel

 

ET is not a purgatory for those who have sinned in their social life?

 

So is WXY the only great Comedian left on this Site?

Is he still producing quality Comedy?

 

Was on a recorded Zoom meeting to corporate today. This recording is to be replayed to as many as a 1000 agents and executives. While I provided solid content, my delivery sucked. Editing will help, but there is only so much they can do. Especially since only one stationary camera was involved.

In my partial defense, it was impromptu. However, especially since I've done Toastmasters a bit, I should have done better. I will have to do better before attempting to become a CSR.

There where other drivers who also participated within their own segment. I knew them and they were much more animated, enthusiastic, better in front of the camera than I was. They would have connected with viewers well. As far as their content, probably solid. Likely memorable and acted upon and therefore more useful than what I provided.

Over the years, I've had my moments. Especially when passionately engaged with something. I have become apathetic? Comfortably numb?

You've talked about apathy years ago as Bugenhagen. Any thoughts?

 

I'm struggling to wake up but will respond later.

 

You’ve done Toastmasters, which means you’ve built a foundation in public speaking. Maybe it wasn’t apathy but simply rust. Speaking and presence are skills that require regular use to stay sharp.

I might add this: Apathy isn’t just feeling nothing, it’s often a response to something overwhelming, whether that’s stagnation, disconnection or frustration. Ask yourself what sparks engagement these days? What brings out that passion I know I can sustain all the way?

For me, I used to lean heavily on doing things for other people. This was very grounding for me. It was easy to be disciplined when something felt important to them. But over time, I’ve come to see it as more about dopamine regulation, understanding how to manage my energy and focus to stay consistently on task. This has been especially important in my forge hobby, where one lazy-brained hammer blow can ruin not just hours of work but also something as rare and unique as meteor iron.

I’m still refining this approach, but looking at it through the lens of dopamine regulation feels like a natural continuation of what helped me as a futures scalper. Back then, I learned to manage my focus, to know when to act and when to step back and avoid even touching the mouse. That same mindset keeps me grounded in tasks that demand precision and presence like really engaging people through a camera can.

 

Damn. Appreciate you.