flynn23 wrote: ]] Time abuse is a symptom of a problem, not the problem ]] itself. It is therefore impossible to cure a person of ]] time abuse by actually managing his time. Instead, you ]] must understand your time abuser's need for control and ]] fear of evaluations. From "Brother's Little Helper", enjoy this clip: Lisa: [runs into Bart's room] Bart, Bart! Krusty just fired his associate producer. Bart: [looking up from his book] I'm reading. Lisa: No way. [looks at book cover] The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Pre-Teens? Is this all because of the ... [pantomimes gulping pills, and then walking like a zombie] Bart: Joke if you will, but did you know most people use 10% of their brains? I am now one of them. Before, my energy was all over the place. Now, it's concentrated like a laser beam. [stands up] Well, this has been terrific. Let's do it again sometime. Lisa: Are you standing up to get me to leave? Bart: It's from the book. Lisa: [reads] Hey, I'm not a time burglar. Bart: [types in electronic organizer] Memo to self: Lock door. Lisa: All right, I'll go. You don't have to be a jerk about it. Bart: [types] Memo to self: Shut up, Lisa. Lisa: Grrr! [leaves] -- Highly effective, indeed, "Brother's Little Helper" Hey, I'm not a time burglar! |