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Making Time For Squirrel

I know it’s not just me. I know there are plenty of folks out there who are easily distracted. One moment you’re focused on a task, then all of the sudden, “SQUIRREL!” If you’ve seen the Disney film, Up, you know exactly what I’m referring to. There are many great lessons in this movie, however seeing squirrel is one aspect of the film that rings true with me on a daily basis. The dog in the film is able to talk due to a device on his collar that a mad genius invented and placed on him. No matter what the dog is doing, no matter how important the task, anytime a he sees a squirrel, he hollers “SQUIRREL!” and his focus shifts completely. Now, this is funny, but the point here, is that he is easily distracted. Continue to Making Time For Squirrel

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Bill Bean Comment by Bill Bean on November 16, 2009 at 7:55am
The squirrel reference is a great new shorthand for this phenomenon. Maybe "stop and chase the squirrels" will become the new "stop and smell the roses."
Becky Pruitt Comment by Becky Pruitt on November 13, 2009 at 10:48am
Gotta love those squirrels!!
Nila Nealy Comment by Nila Nealy on November 13, 2009 at 10:32am
I like your post. I'm definitely a SQUIRREL! kind of woman. What I'm training myself to do is ask if there's value in chasing the squirrel when I notice it or if I should put it on a list for later. Nice pic, by the way. It got me to read.

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