Time
July 25, 2007 | by brett | Permalink
People have lately been asking me what the common characteristics are of the people we meet. Here’s one for you:
They’ve mastered the concept of time.
D’Wayne Edwards, who we interviewed yesterday at Nike, unknowingly had put his watch on upside down and hadn’t noticed until we commented on how cool it looked. Recognizing his mistake, he took it off his arm and put it on correctly. This is at 1pm, meaning that not once had he taken a peek at it since being at work.
The people I interview could care less about how late they work, how long they work, because time is nothing to them. They are doing what they want to do, and will do it for as long as they want.
As I post this, it’s midnight. I pursued the passion since six this morning. And you know what? I love it. I’ve got a radio interview with Bob Miller in a few hours for his morning show, and then it’s another exciting, crazy day, including a trip for four to Seattle.
Time flies.
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Steve Says:
July 25th, 2007
I think this is your best and most accurate writing yet. It is so true… when you are doing what you love, you don’t even notice the time. When you are punching the clock - for the paycheck - time doesn’t move fast enough. I passed a man in hallway this morning at 7:00 AM. I asked him “how are you?” He responded, “well, only 3 more days until Friday.” What a terrible way to live out our limited days. Thank you Brett and your entire team.
Taneika Says:
July 25th, 2007
I’ve heard the saying “time flies when you’re having fun”…as long as you’re doing something you like, or even love,there is never enough time in the day!
kelly Says:
July 26th, 2007
Looks like you guys are “Just Doing It”!!!!!! I was happy to hear that I am not the only one that has worn my watch upside down and not noticed!
Jeff Fisher Says:
July 26th, 2007
Great having lunch with you guys yesterday. You probably noticed that I don’t wear a watch at all. All my watches have dead batteries. The last one died about 12 years ago and I haven’t worn a watch since. - J.
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