Comments on: The Hazards Of Having A Real Job

By: Mark Mason

Mark Mason — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:26:42 +0000

Thanks. That turned out to be a really great day — and my new voice recorder is much better than my old one.

By: Online CD Rates

Online CD Rates — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 04:42:30 +0000

What a fun post. Although I hate to think about what searchers it will bring. )

Anyway, there are idiots everywhere. I live in a small town, have a 5-minute commute in the early morning hours and still run into idiots. There was one that thought about beating a train, changed their mind, but the gate had dropped behind their car. Thankfully they were in a small car.

Love the the note about turning around and starting over. Sometimes a fresh start is what you need. I have recently been re-energized by a contest. So looking forward to some good growth.

By: Mark Mason

Mark Mason — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 04:03:36 +0000

I think I am too late on the hot coffee thing — the cup is covered in disclaimers from the last guy that tried that.

By: Craig

Craig — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 18:55:25 +0000

Don’t feel too bad Mark. I live in Las Vegas, and the drivers here are idiots too. I am convinced this has something to do with the number of people that have moved here from Texas.

Maybe you can sue McDonalds, claim the coffee was too hot…

By: Mark Mason

Mark Mason — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:38:45 +0000

Hey — It was not the end of the world either. I was able to get the data off, and I did not really like the Sony voice recorder anyway (it does not play well with my iMac).

By: Denise O'Berry

Denise O'Berry — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 02:01:43 +0000

Mark — What a delightful post out of a not so great situation. Glad to hear you made the opportunity to turn it into some good! You had me laughing at the description of your mishap, although I’m sure at the time it wasn’t funny. Appreciate you sharing with us!

By: Jimvesting

Jimvesting — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:37:48 +0000

Haha great story Mason, this is stuff that should be on a blog, eh? Having a real job is definitely a big headwind when you try to run online business as well. I have generally found that you have enough adrenaline in the first month when you start to get you by… but as it starts to fade pumping out 3 articles on the way to work like you did is a challenge and a half. Keep up the good work, and get a lid on that coffee next time

By: Marty Green

Marty Green — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:55:29 +0000

I have had mornings like this. The days when I forget my cell phone and have to turn the car around 45 minutes after I started driving. What can you do but shake it off. No use getting all bent out of shape about it. Best thing is, I have more time to listen to great podcasts and learn more stuff.

My wife often wonders why in heaven her husband is still sitting in the car 5 minutes after I have pulled into the drive way. I can hardly pull myself away from what I’m listening to.

Good post!

Best

Marty

By: Lisa Marie Mary

Lisa Marie Mary — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:46:04 +0000

Totally awesome save on what could have been the catalyst for a completely, uberly rotten day! What a terrific turn around and a great example implanted in my brain of not letting your day take control of you! And let me just say, I can agree wholeheartedly on the drivers in Texas. Remove me for a little while to to small, sleepy town in the Appalachian foothills....and whoa! Major difference! Are there idiots here? Sure. But there's also a whole heap of people, a great majority, driving around all friendly-like, waving at other drivers, people on their porches, smiling as you pass. The kids constantly tell me, "Mom, that person can't hear you!" because I'm always saying hello to people. LOL!!

By: Loretta

Loretta — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:03:19 +0000

Sounds like the kind of fun and chaotic morning that happens around here at least once a week. Maybe your recorder will still work after it dries out. What’s good is you made something positive out of it instead of contributing to the road rage epidemic

By: Mark Mason

Mark Mason — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:48:20 +0000

Thanks. I had fun. Well, the hot coffee part was not fun. Breakfast was fun.

By: Cindy Bidar

Cindy Bidar — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:46:14 +0000

“Self, this is an opportunity to have breakfast with the wife and kids,”

What a fantastic attitude! I love this!

By: Mark Mason

Mark Mason — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:13:54 +0000

Your exception is noted — I have lots of friends up from up north, and I was just poking at them. Thanks for the great comment.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:44:13 +0000

Hi Mark!

Thanks for an entertaining and thoughtful blog post! I’m sorry that you had a rough start this morning, but thankful that no permanent damage was done and all ended well.

I do have to take issue with your comment about idiot drivers coming from up north. I once lived in Florida and survived my fair share of idiot drivers there. May have something to do with the fact that you can get your driver’s license renewed at the local drug store. :0 I now live in PA, and we just don’t drive like that up here. I see far less idiot drivers here than I did down south. Truly I think something happens to the brain cells of northerners when they cross the Mason-Dixon line. Definitely a drop in IQ points going on.

Although – I have driven in New York and Boston – something I’ll never do again. Those people are CRAZY!! =)

Enjoy your day!