Seth Godin had a short but inspirational post today:
A simple substitute might change a habit.
Instead of a snack, brush your teeth.
Instead of a nap, go for a walk.
Instead of a nasty tweet or cutting remark, write it down in a private notebook.
Instead of the elevator, take the stairs.
Instead of doomscrolling, send someone a nice note.
Instead of an angry email, make a phone call.
Instead of a purchase seeking joy, consider a donation…
For many of these, I think the real fun in life could be found in reversing the above:
Instead of brushing your teeth, have a snack.
Instead of going for a walk, take a nap.
Instead of writing a nasty or cutting remark in a private notebook, share it in public on Twitter.
Instead of taking the stairs, stay home.
Instead of a phone call, send an anonymous, angry email.
and I should have started with this one, it could have saved you some time and pain. So my apologies:
Instead of reading this blog post, read something of value, like The Count of Monte Cristo…
Oh gosh! LOL! Clever. 🙂 So should I do something instead of going to bed?
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stay up and eat some shoo fly pie…
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Now there is a good idea! 😋
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I thought you would like it!
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You were right! Now if only I had one.
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I’m sure you are within an hour of some…
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LOL! True, though not as easy to find a GF one.
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it’s not easy trying to be healthy… 🙂
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Haha…I know I should do all of the first list but thinking about it… I probably do most of yours…Have a great Sunday, Jim 🙂 x
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it’s a more enjoyable way to spend a day. Hopefully you had a good Sunday as well!
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Instead of being boring, I see you decided to be hysterical!
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I guess it was a change of pace from the usual blather…
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I think you have done a good job making blather more respectable.
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I can’t have that happen; sounds like I need to get back to my blathering roots…
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This is the Borden no- judgement zone, so funny
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Just call me Mr. Planet Fitness…
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I definitely like your list better! And when did taking a nap become a bad habit?
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For the longest time, I always thought of a nap as a sign of weakness. I’m slowly learning to get over that… 🙂
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I enjoyed reading your post. So I’ll reverse your final one. Instead of reading the Count of Monte Cristo, read Jim Borden’s blog. 🙂
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thanks; at least that would save people some time…
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😊
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Who knew being a contrarian could be so much fun?
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I think you’ve known all along…
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Not so.
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this is not open for debate…
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Haha, I beg to differ that your blog has no value. There is great advice here. I think I need to try harder.
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thanks, Jennie. but my guess is that reading my blog may put people in the mood for a nap 🙂
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Not me!
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thanks, Jennie!
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You’re welcome, Jim!
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Great post, my answer to everything and advice for everyone is eat bread. It gives me much joy. 🍞😁😊
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bread is one of my guilty pleasures as well…
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I say do all of the above – at the proper time.
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I guess there really is a time and place for everything…
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Made me chuckle, Jim. Your way much more fun, cheers!
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thanks, Peter!
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Haha, good suggestions!
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thanks, Tony and Margie!
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Instead of declaring bankruptcy six times, run for President and tell everyone that no one has ever seen a better deal maker. Oh wait, we had that. 😎
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and somehow it’s a bestseller…
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I’ll give the count of Monte Cristo a try. I only read your posts because they’re shorter and less time consuming anyway.
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Instead of keeping my thoughts about horrible people to myself, maybe I should write about them? Lol 🙂
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I think a lot of people would enjoy reading that 🙂
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Well I started small in my recent blog. ‘Nuff said. 🙂
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yup, just read that one. it’s tough when you can’t count on your relatives…
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Oh, I’ve known that for years, just learning to swallow it, especially in this time of my life is just a tougher swallow.
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that would be a tough thing to swallow…
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I respect Seth Godin, but this post was a little meh for me. But instead of complaining, I should say how much I liked YOUR post instead! Thanks for sharing!
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thanks, Stuart!
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I should also say that by ‘this post is meh’, I meant Seth’s and not yours, lol.
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I’d be happy if someone considered my post “meh”. that would be a step up!
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Lol the reversed version is a lot more accurate- at least it is for me hahah!
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and for me! 🙂
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