Comments on: How Dumping TV Allowed Me to Quit My Job, Create an Online Business and Fund My Retirement Account http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/17/101625_how-dumping-tv-allowed-me-to-quit-my-job-create-an-online-business-and-fund-my-retirement-account.html Bridging the gap between saving money and investing Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:47:49 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: lagirl310 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/17/101625_how-dumping-tv-allowed-me-to-quit-my-job-create-an-online-business-and-fund-my-retirement-account.html/comment-page-3#comment-645013 lagirl310 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:50:34 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/17/101625_how-dumping-tv-allowed-me-to-quit-my-job-create-an-online-business-and-fund-my-retirement-account.html#comment-645013 I've been struggling with stress, depression, anxiety, alcoholism and gambling problems. Amidst all of this I found myself hiding behind the bottle and my tv. When my cable was recently turned off due to lack of payment I freaked out and that's when I knew I had a problem. I'm writing about in hopes that it will be good therapy. I've decided to stop watching all together for at least six months to see how if might affect my shattered life. I’ve been struggling with stress, depression, anxiety, alcoholism and gambling problems. Amidst all of this I found myself hiding behind the bottle and my tv. When my cable was recently turned off due to lack of payment I freaked out and that’s when I knew I had a problem. I’m writing about in hopes that it will be good therapy. I’ve decided to stop watching all together for at least six months to see how if might affect my shattered life.

]]> By: Skills Needed to Make Money Blogging - SavingAdvice.com Blog http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/17/101625_how-dumping-tv-allowed-me-to-quit-my-job-create-an-online-business-and-fund-my-retirement-account.html/comment-page-2#comment-639562 Skills Needed to Make Money Blogging - SavingAdvice.com Blog Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:03:36 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/17/101625_how-dumping-tv-allowed-me-to-quit-my-job-create-an-online-business-and-fund-my-retirement-account.html#comment-639562 [...] It was literally like doing two full time jobs at the same time. I had to make some big changes in how I spent my free time. If you think your are going to be able to succeed only spending an extra hour or two when you can [...] [...] It was literally like doing two full time jobs at the same time. I had to make some big changes in how I spent my free time. If you think your are going to be able to succeed only spending an extra hour or two when you can [...]

]]> By: Why I Want to Trash my TV - SavingAdvice.com Blog http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/17/101625_how-dumping-tv-allowed-me-to-quit-my-job-create-an-online-business-and-fund-my-retirement-account.html/comment-page-2#comment-635381 Why I Want to Trash my TV - SavingAdvice.com Blog Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:02:27 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/17/101625_how-dumping-tv-allowed-me-to-quit-my-job-create-an-online-business-and-fund-my-retirement-account.html#comment-635381 [...] Doing is Better than Watching: If you are watching TV, by definition you are not really doing anything. Although there may be educational or cultural programming which can improve your mind, you are not usually accomplishing anything by sitting in front of a TV. Eliminate TV access in your home and start getting more done! [...] [...] Doing is Better than Watching: If you are watching TV, by definition you are not really doing anything. Although there may be educational or cultural programming which can improve your mind, you are not usually accomplishing anything by sitting in front of a TV. Eliminate TV access in your home and start getting more done! [...]

]]> By: How Dumping TV Let One Dude Quit his Job : affiliate.itech-design.my http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/17/101625_how-dumping-tv-allowed-me-to-quit-my-job-create-an-online-business-and-fund-my-retirement-account.html/comment-page-2#comment-624306 How Dumping TV Let One Dude Quit his Job : affiliate.itech-design.my Tue, 04 Aug 2009 09:14:22 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/17/101625_how-dumping-tv-allowed-me-to-quit-my-job-create-an-online-business-and-fund-my-retirement-account.html#comment-624306 [...] think it’s worthwhile to read How Dumping TV Allowed Me to Quit My Job, Create an Online Business and Fund My Retirement Account. The temptation can be huge as a home business owner, but by controlling what you watch, and how [...] [...] think it’s worthwhile to read How Dumping TV Allowed Me to Quit My Job, Create an Online Business and Fund My Retirement Account. The temptation can be huge as a home business owner, but by controlling what you watch, and how [...]

]]> By: How Dumping TV Let One Dude Quit his Job | Choose 4 Me http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/17/101625_how-dumping-tv-allowed-me-to-quit-my-job-create-an-online-business-and-fund-my-retirement-account.html/comment-page-2#comment-613434 How Dumping TV Let One Dude Quit his Job | Choose 4 Me Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:18:44 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/17/101625_how-dumping-tv-allowed-me-to-quit-my-job-create-an-online-business-and-fund-my-retirement-account.html#comment-613434 [...] think it’s worthwhile to read How Dumping TV Allowed Me to Quit My Job, Create an Online Business and Fund My Retirement Account. The temptation can be huge as a home business owner, but by controlling what you watch, and how [...] [...] think it’s worthwhile to read How Dumping TV Allowed Me to Quit My Job, Create an Online Business and Fund My Retirement Account. The temptation can be huge as a home business owner, but by controlling what you watch, and how [...]

]]> By: Berry http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/17/101625_how-dumping-tv-allowed-me-to-quit-my-job-create-an-online-business-and-fund-my-retirement-account.html/comment-page-2#comment-582514 Berry Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:10:52 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/17/101625_how-dumping-tv-allowed-me-to-quit-my-job-create-an-online-business-and-fund-my-retirement-account.html#comment-582514 The article doesn't address the sort of compromise that I've arrived at: working while you watch. At the present time, aside from movies on DVD, there is very little on the screen that I watch to the exclusion of everything else. I can generally work on my writing, my website, and other art projects while keeping the tube on...although I must admit it's much less feasible for recording music. The article doesn’t address the sort of compromise that I’ve arrived at: working while you watch. At the present time, aside from movies on DVD, there is very little on the screen that I watch to the exclusion of everything else. I can generally work on my writing, my website, and other art projects while keeping the tube on…although I must admit it’s much less feasible for recording music.

]]> By: Jason http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/17/101625_how-dumping-tv-allowed-me-to-quit-my-job-create-an-online-business-and-fund-my-retirement-account.html/comment-page-2#comment-582286 Jason Thu, 30 Apr 2009 06:41:53 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/17/101625_how-dumping-tv-allowed-me-to-quit-my-job-create-an-online-business-and-fund-my-retirement-account.html#comment-582286 Madness!!! Madness!!!

]]> By: Kelly http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/17/101625_how-dumping-tv-allowed-me-to-quit-my-job-create-an-online-business-and-fund-my-retirement-account.html/comment-page-2#comment-581981 Kelly Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:21:07 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/17/101625_how-dumping-tv-allowed-me-to-quit-my-job-create-an-online-business-and-fund-my-retirement-account.html#comment-581981 For those of you who aren't keen to this idea, think of it as cutting back on something that is basically a waste of time. No one is saying to stop watching TV altogether, but to realize how much time you do spend in front of it. I realized one day how much time I was spending in front of the TV and how many other things were not getting done. I now have two shows that I watch. One on Sunday night and one on Tuesday and Wednesday. I also watch an occasional movie for relaxation. But my life is no longer centered around the Television. With all the extra time I have been able to pursue my passions; things I had forgotten that I enjoyed since I was younger. I play football with my son or practice catch with my girls. There was a time when they would beg me to come outside and play with them, but there were always movies or shows that I "couldn't miss". :-) I realized, and not too late, that I "do" have time. This isn't a cure-all for life's little problems. This is just a tiny step in the direction to self-fulfillment. Smile and stay positive :) For those of you who aren’t keen to this idea, think of it as cutting back on something that is basically a waste of time. No one is saying to stop watching TV altogether, but to realize how much time you do spend in front of it. I realized one day how much time I was spending in front of the TV and how many other things were not getting done. I now have two shows that I watch. One on Sunday night and one on Tuesday and Wednesday. I also watch an occasional movie for relaxation. But my life is no longer centered around the Television. With all the extra time I have been able to pursue my passions; things I had forgotten that I enjoyed since I was younger. I play football with my son or practice catch with my girls. There was a time when they would beg me to come outside and play with them, but there were always movies or shows that I “couldn’t miss”. :-) I realized, and not too late, that I “do” have time. This isn’t a cure-all for life’s little problems. This is just a tiny step in the direction to self-fulfillment. Smile and stay positive :)

]]> By: richard http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/17/101625_how-dumping-tv-allowed-me-to-quit-my-job-create-an-online-business-and-fund-my-retirement-account.html/comment-page-2#comment-581973 richard Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:50:24 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/17/101625_how-dumping-tv-allowed-me-to-quit-my-job-create-an-online-business-and-fund-my-retirement-account.html#comment-581973 I find most TV content to be lowest common denominator stuff. (reality shows and makeovers) So I only watch 3 or 4 shows on a weekly basis, and the gaps are filled by listening to the radio whilst getting on with other fulfilling stuff. I find most TV content to be lowest common denominator stuff. (reality shows and makeovers)
So I only watch 3 or 4 shows on a weekly basis, and the gaps are filled by listening to the radio whilst getting on with other fulfilling stuff.

]]> By: Psycho http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/17/101625_how-dumping-tv-allowed-me-to-quit-my-job-create-an-online-business-and-fund-my-retirement-account.html/comment-page-2#comment-581614 Psycho Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:00:50 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/17/101625_how-dumping-tv-allowed-me-to-quit-my-job-create-an-online-business-and-fund-my-retirement-account.html#comment-581614 So, by your logic, if I gave up TV and decided to read a book, how much would I have to pay per hour to read? Or wait, how much do I pay myself to browse the internet? What do I do if I DON'T have cable or if I'm just playing on the Wii or Playstation? While your logic is enlightening, it falters on itself. If a person is dedicated enough to designing a website, learning guitar, or whatever, they'll do it regardless of what's on TV. I think you're overshadowing dedication with an unjustifiable philosophy. So, by your logic, if I gave up TV and decided to read a book, how much would I have to pay per hour to read? Or wait, how much do I pay myself to browse the internet? What do I do if I DON’T have cable or if I’m just playing on the Wii or Playstation?

While your logic is enlightening, it falters on itself. If a person is dedicated enough to designing a website, learning guitar, or whatever, they’ll do it regardless of what’s on TV.

I think you’re overshadowing dedication with an unjustifiable philosophy.

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