Throw away your television - Page 3

On February 28 2012 06:24 Kleinmuuhg wrote:
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Since I have moved out I have lived without television:
One of the best decisions in my life thus far ( Easily top 20, maybe even top 10).

There is nothing wrong with watching movies or series that you like, I do that as well,
but brainlessly turning on the TV and watching the first thing in sight is bad for you.

You know it , right?
Do I have to explain, why?
Okay, but real short:
1. It consumes a lot of time.
2. You dont learn anything useful.
3. It's not a social interaction with other persons.
4. It's bad for your creativity.
5. It consumes a LOT of time.

Why not play an instrument instead?
Or read a book?
Or go for a walk( kay, you dont have to do this one, but you might as well)
Or learn something for school/college/your job instead.
Explore your interests, become creative, do something worthy of your time.

I know it's a big step to get rid of television, but you wont regret it.
As long as it is still in the house you will always be tempted.
Now you even have a reason to visit friends more often (" I dont have a Tv, can I watch this with you?").

I know this is not the best written blog and I'm actually quiet sure I wont change anybodies opinion /lifestyle, but maybe if you guys hear it often enough from me and other ones you will think about it.

Oh and btw a lot of the reasonning applies to watching random streams of starcraft as well.
Get specific. Select the event you want to watch (GSL, MLG , whatever), or say "I want to watch (insert player namer here)'s stream in the afternoon for 1 hour.
But dont just go on teamliquid and watch any stream, because that WILL steal you hours and hours of time.

Im not on facebook either , not because I want to be anti-establishment (okay maybe a little), but because it's a time thief and I simply dont need it ( and neither would you ).

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