How much time do you really have in a week!

[Jay]

As a teacher I was trying teach something that a very small percentage of the population actually grasps. Somewhere around 3 percent. So far I only hear people justifying the reasons why they can't. My point of the post wasn't coming to class or my interest in hearing excuses for why one can't make it. An individuals story in dealing with the difficulty in which they find coming to class is only interesting if you are overcoming the obstacles. If so and so says they have to spend x amount of time and effort making it to class is only relevant to the teacher when he/she can look at this person as an example of someone who is overcoming a lot just to do what they want. My point was to inspire him. Not just to do class, but anything worth doing.

I agree and I wasn't trying to justify excuses. Lots of people are bad with there time, myself 100% included. We should try to overcome obstacles and its good of you to inspire people in that way. Simply put at some point priorities take over. You may have to work late and getting to class is impossible because earning a living is more important. Martial Arts for most people are a luxury not a necessity.

[JiuJitsuNation]

True story. I agree and support that.

[bushido_man96]

My focus was more on time management and not that he had to be there. Regardless of what you feel about missing, 50 some odd hours and you don't know where they went can make you really think of the possibilities. You may even decide to do something you once thought you had no time for. Time management.

Its a very good and valid point to make, too. I've taken time before to do kind of a "schedule audit" to see where I have free time, and what I can do. It does point out to you at times how much time you could alot to other things. But, I also agree that at times it is important to be able to kick back and do whatever it is you want to do at that time. Its those little breaks from all the other that makes life worthwhile.

Good thread, and it will get people thinking.