One Two Punch

I'm learning to be disciplined as far as time management. It's rough ... really rough. But when I actually take the time to plan, and choose to delay gratification, it's really rewarding. A friend of mine told me this afternoon "You should focus on studying, and work. It's a one two punch."

One two punch. I'm not really sure what that means. A combo move, I guess. It sounds swift, efficient, capable of inflicting long-term damage on the opponent. I like the sound of it, that's for sure. Especially when I think in terms of becoming more at ease with my schedule.

I don't like the idea of my life being reduced to work and textbooks. That seems to be what my friend was suggesting (I didn't post his comments in their entirety). I do think that he's right about what my primary focus should be at this time. Hopefully, I'll be able to be disciplined enough to accomplish the "necessaries" while still having time to contribute to meaningful relationships. I'm not at my best when I go without human contact for long periods of time.

One more thing before I go. A couple of people close to me have commented that I've been sort of, well ... difficult lately. They attribute it to stress, and after thinking about it, I agree. I don't want to come off as a high strung, or uptight. I want people to enjoy my company. So ... in the spirit of hopeful expectation, I'm adopting a new policy: it's not that big of a deal. Whatever it is, however bad it seems, it's not that big of a deal. Easier said than done, I know. But there's something to be said for people who know how to be tranquil.