tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020989200831574035.post3499875984085399757..comments2023-12-13T01:47:38.575-05:00Comments on The New Life of e-Patient Dave: What's it gonna take?e-Patient Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11608258246509102466noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020989200831574035.post-8194108891443104162009-05-19T11:54:00.000-04:002009-05-19T11:54:00.000-04:00Sorry to add a comment on an old post?? Are you nu...Sorry to add a comment on an old post?? Are you nuts? :) Bloggers LOVE comments, especially on old posts. There's a thrill to hearing that something you said connected with someone.e-Patient Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11608258246509102466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020989200831574035.post-23740098066540372462009-05-19T11:23:00.000-04:002009-05-19T11:23:00.000-04:00Sorry to add a comment to an ancient post, but I j...Sorry to add a comment to an ancient post, but I just discovered you (thru runningahospital.blogspot.com) and after only 3 posts I'm already hooked.<br /><br />Regarding this particular post: Nicely put, and I love the Calvinball reference. I can't say I've ever been through anything like you have, but I would imagine that it was easier to follow through with things before because you were only setting goals that were very important. Even if it were simply to pay the bills, back then you might have had extra incentives such as getting your finances in order in case - worst case scenario - your family would soon have to take them over. Now (or in 2007 when you wrote this!) you might say "I'm going to pay the bills tomorrow" but something more important/interesting might come up, and if so, it's only going to affect you a little. I imagine it's a bit like washing up on a desert island. Initially one would work hard to find food and fresh water and build shelter. All those things are critical so one would not procrastinate or get sidetracked. However after the necessities are taken care of one might become less focused - "I was going to weave a hammock today, but instead I think I'll look for large shells to use as a cup and plate." It all seems natural to me, but I understand how one could miss the focus, drive, and importance that each action held.Davidnoreply@blogger.com