As I sit here wondering what to write for today I come to the realization that Time Well Wasted is now one year old.

It wasn’t the best year, and it pretty much looked like I’d thrown in the towel and blogfaded, yet, here I am. Off to a better start this year too I think.

True, my focus this year has been books and podcasts, but I will be working on expanding my topics. I’m even looking at getting five posts up a week instead of lazing back on four.

With that said, I’m going to share with you three things I’ve learned from three of my favorite movies.

Braveheart:
“Well that is something we shall have to remedy, then, isn’t it?”
The lesson behind this line is that everything in this world can be remedied if the person has the inclination and perseverance to take the chances and learn the things they need and want to learn.

The Shawshank Redemption
“How often do you really look at a mans shoes?”
There’s a lot that can be taken from this question. How much time to you spend looking up, or from side to side? Do you miss the things that are right under your nose? Look around more, enjoy the grass under your feet and the trees in the sky, your friend beside you. Hellfire, look down and compliment your friend’s shoes (unless of course they really are hideous, but at least you looked).

Anna and the King
“It is always surprising how small a part of life is taken up by meaningful moments.”
Make every moment meaningful. Even sorrow has its place in life, and not every joyous moment is truly meaningful. Life is too short to spend it dwelling on things that are not meaningful when you can spending it creating those moments that are.

I’m sure in the future you’ll see some more posts like this. Lines from movies, books, comics, they just strike at me sometimes. Learn what you can, look around you, and live life to the fullest.

And if you’re going to waste time, do it with something good.