Keeping Myself Extremely Busy

Casey Neistat gives this advice to anyone who is worried about the future:

My advice is always the same , which is keep yourself extremely busy. As long as you are doing something, you will find your path. It’s when you get lazy that everything becomes skewed or grey foggy.”

It is also the adage I follow most days. Why? Because I hate not working. I really hate not doing anything. I don’t enjoy standing still – unless it is the best thing to be doing. Admittedly, now that I am a parent, I am rarely without something to do.

Because I am currently ‘between jobs’, I am giving a lot of my spare time to my wife.

1. I am the Sales, Marketing, and Online Face of my wife’s business – LSBeez 

Actually, the sales happen too easily, and my wife is working that out. It’s not difficult when we are selling the most delicious Kangaroo Island Ligurian Bee honey on the planet. Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and website/business-card.

2. I am a Dad, and I like to think pretty awesome.

I’m certainly not flawless, as I have no prior experience as a parent. Although we’ve taken care of many children over the years, ranging from the age of 2 to 13, having your own child is an entirely different experience. It can be challenging to be constantly with the kids, and every parent would acknowledge that. Waking up at the crack of dawn, disregarding bedtime requests (4-year-olds can be especially difficult in that regard!), and dealing with older siblings getting upset when they’re not the focus of attention are just a few examples of things that drive the average parent insane.

What makes me an awesome Dad? I don’t hit children. We incorporate time-outs, discussions regarding consequences, and negotiations into our approach. Indeed, our highly intelligent child, whom we refer to as #MrAlmostFour, has grasped these concepts. However, it’s important to note that I never resort to physical discipline with him.. I have nearly been tempted, but each time I simply say to myself “Violence only breeds violence. This ends now.”

3. I help with everything, but without expecting reciprocation.

When I help my wife, she helps me in some other way.
When she makes dinner, I bathe both boys. Or the other way round.
Example: When I clean up the very small living space we have, she is packing the dishwasher.

4. I devote significant time to internet-based income streams, ensuring that I am giving my utmost effort towards achieving our objectives.

Let me be clear here: I am not trying any “get rich quick” schemes. Instead I have two main photography galleries and online merchandise displaying my graphic design.

5. I hit the gym 2-4 nights a week!

I also changed my work desk to a standup, but that may not have been totally smart. My feet hurt, but the upside is that I can simply walk away from my desk anytime.

Thanks to the months of gym, I can run again, breathe better and my body functions better.

6. I will be vlogging very soon. 

Since I have a Youtube channel, I am working towards vlogging. The biggest challenge with vlogging is sufficient internet plans. Australia has abysmal internet upload/download speeds. We get roughly 1/25th the speed that any other country has – which is goddam crazy. On the upside, my cameras are now all setup.

When we give, we receive. If only from ourselves, i.e. self-gratification, experience, knowledge, or simple happiness. But when we do something for others, no matter what age they are, it will usually result in reciprocation of some kind.

Me, right after writing this article.