Are You Stuck in Fast-Forward?
by The way a fast-forward person lives adds to the stress and strain he or she is already experiencing.
Being out of balance is not in itself destructive; but to the extent an individual cannot let go and return to a healthy balance, she or he is no longer in control.
People with fast-forward personalities eat, walk, and talk fast. They are restless and impatient, have trouble relaxing, and thrive on deadlines. Typically they are compulsive, competitive, and power-seeking. They are clock-watchers and time-binders. Fast-forward types will try to cram eight hours of work into two and then become agitated when the work isn’t completed – especially if someone else was expected to do it.
They feel pressure even when there’s no need to. They burn a great deal of energy needlessly and have trouble unhooking. They are the high-rollers – big spenders – when it comes to energy use.
About 5 a.m. in an airport rest room, I was at the sink washing my hands. At first I thought I was alone in the room, but I kept hearing a faint mumbling. Turning to look, I saw a pair of legs at the end of a long row of stalls. Listening more closely, I quickly realized that the gentleman in the stall was dictating a letter to his secretary!
Some people might call that an efficient use of time. I say it demonstrates a number of points about fast-forward personalities: the need to do more than one thing at a time, a tendency to have trouble letting go, and an inclination to be stuck in the fast-forward mode.
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Post CommentNikita K
On August 20, 2009 at 7:42 am
This is so true! I know workaholics and people who life the 21st century lifestyle of being extremely career motivated but all I’ve seen them do is break down when it gets too much to handle. Every one wants to be in fast forward mode because the rewards reaped are collossal but not to a point where it might be detrimental to one’s health. Good article that does spark thought.
Daisy Peasblossom
On August 20, 2009 at 8:03 am
I studied that way when I was an undergraduate. I found that the quality of work delivered in that manner suffers greatly.
ceegirl
On August 20, 2009 at 8:32 am
this is so true
Phill Senters
On August 20, 2009 at 8:47 am
Fast Forward is not a problem with me, I get stuck in “Rewind” at times though.
Jenny Heart
On August 20, 2009 at 9:09 am
Very well written. The pictures are great. The toliet one is a great one for the article. LOL
Collette Edwards
On August 20, 2009 at 12:43 pm
well done, good read, life in fast forward doesn’t sound like any time for one’s self or any fun, Not a lifestyle for me, i love to enjoy life to much,
Tanya Wallace
On August 20, 2009 at 6:08 pm
Very interesting write and very true!
cebuanaeyez
On August 20, 2009 at 8:52 pm
The picture of the man staring at the computer is me.