The question, of course, is whether one actually COULD produce something without a deadline staring one in the face. Much of my work has been accomplished by screwing around (or puttering) until the last minute, then going with what half-assed idea I’ve got so far.
True enough. I might be describing a Platonic state, the impossible idea of a clear vista without a deadline in sight … because of course there’s always a final deadline for us all. Which focuses the mind! I need to putter through this some more…
"A key strategy deployed by the Anti-Puttering Lobby (call it capitalism, the patriarchy, white supremacy, society, the deep state, as per your preference) is to divide and conquer." Brilliant!
The question, of course, is whether one actually COULD produce something without a deadline staring one in the face. Much of my work has been accomplished by screwing around (or puttering) until the last minute, then going with what half-assed idea I’ve got so far.
True enough. I might be describing a Platonic state, the impossible idea of a clear vista without a deadline in sight … because of course there’s always a final deadline for us all. Which focuses the mind! I need to putter through this some more…
If I wasn't so busy puttering, I'd have something witty to say! :)
The problem is going to be using spraff and faff in conversation before forgetting them
If you spraff for long enough, you’ll remember it…
Indeed! "Puttering can’t happen in a marketing funnel."
dear benjamin,
thank you for these as always!
some of my faves this week:
“The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time. ”
— Laurence J. Peter
“You can’t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. ”
— Mark Twain
“I have a simple philosophy: Fill what’s empty. Empty what’s full. Scratch where it itches.”
— Alice Roosevelt Longfellow
much love and thanks,
myq
"A key strategy deployed by the Anti-Puttering Lobby (call it capitalism, the patriarchy, white supremacy, society, the deep state, as per your preference) is to divide and conquer." Brilliant!