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zenbetty...where have you been?!
Please, Never Say "Relax"
"I'd be willing to bet that to the vast majority of people involved with putting on SXSW, it's an avocation and a passion as much as a job. I don't expect many of you to take this as anything but spin or jive or typical PR bull. Fine. But I have to say it. The intensity, intelligence, commitment, and deep sense of creative and professional satisfaction that most of the staff bring to their jobs are easily among the major reasons I love this event so much. Not just the music, movies, and media – not just the people, panelists, and artists – but getting to work with these people.
Well-meaning friends, co-workers, and loved ones often take the opportunity of whatever limited breaks you may take to urge you to relax. This is done with care and love. But most of those who run events don't want to relax. Really. This isn't ritual or superstition. It may seem that by relaxing you renew yourself and refocus your attention. But it's not so. Relaxing is letting go, causing your concentration to slip, and you end up losing your place – and not doing so in one concern or project but dozens.
If you relax, you might miss something."
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It's over now...and time for me to finally relax a little bit. Wish me a happy birthday. If you missed my party saturday, I might have a part deux this coming saturday. If I missed you cuz I passed out early, I might have a part deux this coming saturday.
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zenbetty at 10:51 AM
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