/afk – The Blog

Progression is the key to life. I always want to be moving forward in some way. Perhaps, moving forward is the only way that I can truly measure my life outside of the standard unit of ‘years’. It’s not enough to say, “I’m 33 years old.” I want to say, “I created /afk.”

But, is it ok to move forward in one area of your life and be stagnant in another? Does paralysis multiply if left alone to its whims? This is an interesting question that I will try my best to answer.

Let’s set the stage. I see myself as someone who wants to continually evolve. I want to learn more, experience more, meet more people, etc. But, at times, I am in stasis. Tonight I was hanging out with my friends and while everyone was having a great time, I found myself thinking of the things that I have neglected, the things I should be doing and the drinks I should not be having. This inevitably leads to a moment where I need to get away from the madness and be alone.

Is this behavior healthy? I definitely enjoy being with my friends, but I acknowledge that I have an inability to be present sometimes. My mind wanders, not often, but when it does, it is gone for some time. These moments are an opportunity to regroup; a chance to focus on what is important to me, /afk.

I think it important to make some declarations. There can be no more stasis in my work life, my /afk life or my personal life because it spreads itself too easily. The most successful people are those who are on point at all times. This is where I need to be. I need to choose my moments, choose my time, choose my creativity and choose where I invest my energy. In short, it’s all about me and my decisions and nobody else.

Greg