I just read an interesting article by David Leonhardt in The New York Times. It was titled, "You're Too Busy. You Need a 'Shultz Hour.'"
The article is about George Schultz, who was secretary of state in the 1980s. Mr. Schultz would take an hour each week just to think. He would try to look at the larger questions of his job, rather than being mired in the usual day-to-day details. He would only receive phone calls from his wife or the president. Schultz said this hour helped him greatly.
The article reaffirms a lot of what I've read lately. That is, that being on the go all the time just ain't wise. Yet, few people take it to heart. Most people I know, and that I know about, seem to have their smart phones appended to their bodies. What I'm most surprised about is how many people, when you text them, will text you back within one minute. Doesn't anyone watch movies anymore (without constantly looking at their phone)?
It is puzzling. People can read stories and studies about what is best for them, agree to it, but keep on doing what they've always been doing.
And alas, sometimes I'm the chief of sinners.
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