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May 03, 2008

Parkinson's Law - Why we are too busy

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My sister Cathy asked in an email this week:

How are you enjoying your "new" career?

You see, 8 months ago I left my job as a Family Practice Physician to devote my full energies to being an artist. The transition has gone very well. Not once have I regretted the decision.

However, I still feel too busy.
I thought by eliminating one of my two jobs that I would get rid of the sense that there was too much to do. That has not worked out (yet); but I keep trying: click here.

My cousin Harold explained why this is happening: Parkison's Law: Work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion.

The decision to leave medicine was covered on two previous posts: Click here & here

Wikipedia has a good article on Parkinson's Law: Click here

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Alas, I saw more of you when you had TWO jobs. But as long as you're happy...

Here's a thought: DOUBLE the price of your art. That will give you more time (maybe) and same income.

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