tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606466847066010839.post4382197770092432935..comments2015-02-17T23:40:48.653-05:00Comments on a war of head versus heart: imageJakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00355421645870727025noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606466847066010839.post-31473270216517631522009-11-05T17:34:51.683-05:002009-11-05T17:34:51.683-05:00I concur with the premise of this one, too. Altho...I concur with the premise of this one, too. Although as I think we discussed recently, there is a time and place for "dressing to impress." Being secure enough to not worry what others think is a great thing, but unless we are fortunate enough to escape the corporate rat race, it behooves us to know how and when to play the game. Which leads me to a whole other issue - as Christians, how do we balance desires for success and wealth with the tenets of our faith? I say we can glorify God by pursuing and achieving a successful career, so long as we do not forget to give of our firstfruits, and give out of our bounty. <br /><br />But yea, BJ's message about not comparing ourselves hit home with me too. Just because some people have already attained things I want in life (marriage, for example) doesn't mean I won't be there someday, and what's my rush? The whole mortgage thing is a fun one too - I mean, I'm happy with the decision, but at the same time it opens up new worlds of financial responsibility and security, it's also closing some doors.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07928942619148454051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606466847066010839.post-44917142939587728682009-11-04T16:40:27.691-05:002009-11-04T16:40:27.691-05:00First of all, I rocked Walmart jeans in high schoo...First of all, I rocked Walmart jeans in high school and no one seemed to mind... because no one was ever looking at my butt.<br /><br />Secondly, there's nothing wrong with procrastinating when papers are due. Graduate school is tough (I should know, right?) and doing those "other things" helps clear your mind for when you sit to write. I've played video games, watched sports, and otherwise wasted HOURS of my life because if I keep my mind constantly engaged at the "graduate" level of analysis, I'll go absolutely insane. I think you're similar in that regard. Never hate on yourself for being distracted sometimes. Complete your work, but don't do it at the expense of everything else in life.<br /><br />Great blog Jake. I know I don't really say this, but I'm really proud of you. I think we've both changed a lot since high school, but you're one of the people I'm PROUD to call my friend still.Greg Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06965285083621546192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606466847066010839.post-20617609614244757892009-10-27T16:06:15.397-04:002009-10-27T16:06:15.397-04:00i admire your vulnerability in sharing your though...i admire your vulnerability in sharing your thoughts; it is beautiful. and i am interested in reading more about your restaurant adventures :)jsantnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03880285465609384347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606466847066010839.post-72312497960640908762009-10-27T12:13:41.442-04:002009-10-27T12:13:41.442-04:00I'm confused. I don't see how this pertain...I'm confused. I don't see how this pertains to restaurant etiquette at all. Way to build up my expectations and then deliver some meaningful, well thought, well said blog post.Joshua David Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11321444115144425750noreply@blogger.com