Comments on: How Dumping TV Allowed Me to Quit My Job, Create an Online Business and Fund My Retirement Account http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/07/17/how-dumping-tv-allowed-me-to-quit-my-job-create-an-online-business-and-fund-my-retirement-account/ Bridging the gap between saving money and investing Tue, 07 Oct 2008 06:48:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: 31 Ways to Improve Your Career Today - SavingAdvice.com Blog http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/07/17/how-dumping-tv-allowed-me-to-quit-my-job-create-an-online-business-and-fund-my-retirement-account/#comment-407051 31 Ways to Improve Your Career Today - SavingAdvice.com Blog Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:05:00 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/17/101625_how-dumping-tv-allowed-me-to-quit-my-job-create-an-online-business-and-fund-my-retirement-account.html#comment-407051 [...] a system to discourage yourself from doing so, you will dramatically increase your productivity. My big vice was watching TV far too much and I’ve had to ween myself from spending too much time on social networking sites as well. [...] [...] a system to discourage yourself from doing so, you will dramatically increase your productivity. My big vice was watching TV far too much and I’ve had to ween myself from spending too much time on social networking sites as well. [...]

]]> By: I recommend Alltop « Leap Walking http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/07/17/how-dumping-tv-allowed-me-to-quit-my-job-create-an-online-business-and-fund-my-retirement-account/#comment-290320 I recommend Alltop « Leap Walking Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:33:35 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/17/101625_how-dumping-tv-allowed-me-to-quit-my-job-create-an-online-business-and-fund-my-retirement-account.html#comment-290320 [...] if you watch TV, forget TV. You got me, Stop Watching TV. Or watch less of it. Take time out to decide what you really want in life, and get going. [...] [...] if you watch TV, forget TV. You got me, Stop Watching TV. Or watch less of it. Take time out to decide what you really want in life, and get going. [...]

]]> By: Joyce http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/07/17/how-dumping-tv-allowed-me-to-quit-my-job-create-an-online-business-and-fund-my-retirement-account/#comment-283602 Joyce Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:24:28 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/17/101625_how-dumping-tv-allowed-me-to-quit-my-job-create-an-online-business-and-fund-my-retirement-account.html#comment-283602 I turned of my tv cable system about a month ago and gave my TV and 95% of my DVDs and VHS tapes to a ministry, where they can put them to good use. I did buy a DVD player so I can watch it sometimes. And I go to movie theaters on weekends. I must be going through TV withdrawal, because I'm still clinging to a movies in that way. But the time I am saving is amazing and I go to bed earlier because I'm not falling asleep in front of the tv. I like what you said about advertising though. When I'm not exposed to all the stuff they want me to buy, I won't know it's missing in my life. Thanks for a good website. I turned of my tv cable system about a month ago and gave my TV and 95% of my DVDs and VHS tapes to a ministry, where they can put them to good use. I did buy a DVD player so I can watch it sometimes. And I go to movie theaters on weekends. I must be going through TV withdrawal, because I’m still clinging to a movies in that way. But the time I am saving is amazing and I go to bed earlier because I’m not falling asleep in front of the tv. I like what you said about advertising though. When I’m not exposed to all the stuff they want me to buy, I won’t know it’s missing in my life. Thanks for a good website.

]]> By: wu woo http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/07/17/how-dumping-tv-allowed-me-to-quit-my-job-create-an-online-business-and-fund-my-retirement-account/#comment-240475 wu woo Sun, 10 Feb 2008 13:42:54 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/17/101625_how-dumping-tv-allowed-me-to-quit-my-job-create-an-online-business-and-fund-my-retirement-account.html#comment-240475 I did this too; I gave away my TV 4 years ago and have so much time that I went back to school (university). Good job. Now if we can only get more people to stop watching TV -- it is a mind-sucking, energy-sapping, electricity-using, cataract-forming mesmerizing waste of time. Good riddance to TV. I did this too; I gave away my TV 4 years ago and have so much time that I went back to school (university). Good job. Now if we can only get more people to stop watching TV — it is a mind-sucking, energy-sapping, electricity-using, cataract-forming mesmerizing waste of time. Good riddance to TV.

]]> By: pfadvice http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/07/17/how-dumping-tv-allowed-me-to-quit-my-job-create-an-online-business-and-fund-my-retirement-account/#comment-203642 pfadvice Mon, 07 Jan 2008 02:15:57 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/17/101625_how-dumping-tv-allowed-me-to-quit-my-job-create-an-online-business-and-fund-my-retirement-account.html#comment-203642 There isn't an answer that fits for everyone and you will have to find what works for you. The easiest step is to get rid of your TV -- then it's no longer an issue. Most people aren't willing to do that which means you need to break yourself from the habit. That means finding something else to occupy time when you are bored or combining the two - why not do your stretches while watching TV and only watch TV when you are doing them. You'll have to experiment to find a solution for yourself. There isn’t an answer that fits for everyone and you will have to find what works for you. The easiest step is to get rid of your TV — then it’s no longer an issue. Most people aren’t willing to do that which means you need to break yourself from the habit. That means finding something else to occupy time when you are bored or combining the two - why not do your stretches while watching TV and only watch TV when you are doing them. You’ll have to experiment to find a solution for yourself.

]]> By: Tania http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/07/17/how-dumping-tv-allowed-me-to-quit-my-job-create-an-online-business-and-fund-my-retirement-account/#comment-201684 Tania Sat, 05 Jan 2008 10:09:40 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/17/101625_how-dumping-tv-allowed-me-to-quit-my-job-create-an-online-business-and-fund-my-retirement-account.html#comment-201684 Hi I found your article informative and interesting. I have been trying to cut down On TV myself. I work part time and go to university. I am on Holidays right now and I feel myself drifting towards the TV. The funny thing is I have now gotten to the point I don't even enjoy watching it anymore, I love watching movies but not sitcoms, talkshows ect. I really want to do other things such as dancing (I have always loved dancing, yoga, redecorating my bedroom and so on, but sometimes when I am in the middle of these activities I get either bored or really down and I feel like I need to go and sit in front of the TV...what should I do when that happens?I also feel like when I am doing something other than watching TV why should I bother? I am not going to like it in the end anyway. I know That this seems irrational but in the moment it feels very real. I was wondering if you have any techniques I could use to stem these feelings? Hi

I found your article informative and interesting. I have been trying to cut down On TV myself. I work part time and go to university. I am on Holidays right now and I feel myself drifting towards the TV. The funny thing is I have now gotten to the point I don’t even enjoy watching it anymore, I love watching movies but not sitcoms, talkshows ect.
I really want to do other things such as dancing (I have always loved dancing, yoga, redecorating my bedroom and so on, but sometimes when I am in the middle of these activities I get either bored or really down and I feel like I need to go and sit in front of the TV…what should I do when that happens?I also feel like when I am doing something other than watching TV why should I bother? I am not going to like it in the end anyway. I know That this seems irrational but in the moment it feels very real. I was wondering if you have any techniques I could use to stem these feelings?

]]> By: Paul M. Jones » Blog Archive » Dump TV, Get Rich http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/07/17/how-dumping-tv-allowed-me-to-quit-my-job-create-an-online-business-and-fund-my-retirement-account/#comment-168358 Paul M. Jones » Blog Archive » Dump TV, Get Rich Thu, 29 Nov 2007 15:33:09 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/17/101625_how-dumping-tv-allowed-me-to-quit-my-job-create-an-online-business-and-fund-my-retirement-account.html#comment-168358 [...] How Dumping TV Allowed Me To Quit My Job… [...] [...] How Dumping TV Allowed Me To Quit My Job… [...]

]]> By: » Carnival of the Capitalists » Small Business Essentials » News, Tips and Advice http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/07/17/how-dumping-tv-allowed-me-to-quit-my-job-create-an-online-business-and-fund-my-retirement-account/#comment-131444 » Carnival of the Capitalists » Small Business Essentials » News, Tips and Advice Thu, 25 Oct 2007 06:17:29 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/17/101625_how-dumping-tv-allowed-me-to-quit-my-job-create-an-online-business-and-fund-my-retirement-account.html#comment-131444 [...] so much more enthusiastic and product. Apparently Jeffrey Strain over at the Saving Advice Blog would agree with me—although I doubt he still manages to watch 42 minutes (no commercials!) of Grey’s [...] [...] so much more enthusiastic and product. Apparently Jeffrey Strain over at the Saving Advice Blog would agree with me—although I doubt he still manages to watch 42 minutes (no commercials!) of Grey’s [...]

]]> By: wishmaster828282 http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/07/17/how-dumping-tv-allowed-me-to-quit-my-job-create-an-online-business-and-fund-my-retirement-account/#comment-130833 wishmaster828282 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 19:22:44 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/17/101625_how-dumping-tv-allowed-me-to-quit-my-job-create-an-online-business-and-fund-my-retirement-account.html#comment-130833 I guess once you realize the truth about TV then relying on it is like trying to be an adolescent once you are an adult. I hope that makes enough sense for you all. I guess once you realize the truth about TV then relying on it is like trying to be an adolescent once you are an adult.

I hope that makes enough sense for you all.

]]> By: wishmaster828282 http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/07/17/how-dumping-tv-allowed-me-to-quit-my-job-create-an-online-business-and-fund-my-retirement-account/#comment-130830 wishmaster828282 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 19:12:58 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/07/17/101625_how-dumping-tv-allowed-me-to-quit-my-job-create-an-online-business-and-fund-my-retirement-account.html#comment-130830 But if you don't have adverts to mute in the first place... Sorry, I work in advertising so I really just want none if it and I know their tricks... it's like not wanting to see porn even though I can't hear it. Also, I DO understand not wanting to feel isolated but guess what? There are ~5 billion people on this planet so I don't need a TV to make my life even more crowed. I guess my scope of reality is that broad. But if you don’t have adverts to mute in the first place…
Sorry, I work in advertising so I really just want none if it and I know their tricks… it’s like not wanting to see porn even though I can’t hear it.

Also, I DO understand not wanting to feel isolated but guess what? There are ~5 billion people on this planet so I don’t need a TV to make my life even more crowed. I guess my scope of reality is that broad.

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