Friday, December 07, 2007

The Wonderful World of "If" and Other Philosophical BS

12/07/2007

I was having coffee this morning and enjoying the conversations of some of the people around me.  I just couldn’t help but overhear some of what they were saying.  One thing stood out, it was a lady who colorfully used the word “if” a lot.  “If” this and “if” that!

“What if” seems to be a phrase people tend to throw around, as well.  “If the sun comes up today everything will be alright.” “If” often takes the place of “when.” “When” my ship comes in… “If” I get this raise?… “When” da, da, da… “If” da, da, da… What the hell is going on with “if” and “when”???

I have to wonder what the hell people are waiting for.  “If” and “when” seem to me to be huge replacements for action, it’s a means of procrastination.  Committed action brings results, not procrastination.  If I wait for my ship to come in, my boat will probably have sunk.  “If” tomorrow never comes (isn’t this a song?), I will likely be deader than a doornail.  Tomorrow is coming and I can’t do a damn thing about it.  The question is what will I do with it when it arrives?

I have procrastination down pat.  Putting off shit is easily done for me.  I can use “if” and “when” as easily as the next guy, maybe even better.  I have a whole list of “ifs” and “whens” I need to accomplish before I can develop new “ifs” and whens.” I need to get some of my “ifs” and “whens” off my list or people may think I am whining. 

The difference between me and the other “iffers” and “wheners” is simply that I am a professional.  That means I know what I am doing and I know the reason for doing it.  Amateur “iffers” and “wheners” do it because it draws attention to their inability to take responsibility for their circumstances.  You see, I know I am 100% responsible for what happens to me, and I accept the circumstances I have caused for myself.

So, when you read this, if you do it, when will you get it, if you get it at all?  Just don’t give me any “ifs” as comments.  Thank you for your support.

And that is all I have to say about that…