tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414119039681620043.post7000126206758752361..comments2023-06-07T09:45:41.281-04:00Comments on Dana's Take:Sports & Life from MY Perspective: THE TROUBLE WITH INSTANT GRATIFICATIONDana Jacobsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16405741782141608064noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414119039681620043.post-13655242584491176522020-02-14T17:43:55.610-05:002020-02-14T17:43:55.610-05:00prince.prince.David Briggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12318286604250769769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414119039681620043.post-86697627793437981662020-02-14T17:42:27.455-05:002020-02-14T17:42:27.455-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.David Briggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12318286604250769769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414119039681620043.post-11796834506170347602012-10-30T08:46:11.748-04:002012-10-30T08:46:11.748-04:00Sorry Dana, but your point doesn't translate t... Sorry Dana, but your point doesn't translate to politics or government. Four years not only isn't instant gratification, in that realm, but an eternity. As openly socialist Oliver Stone, of all people, said yesterday, Obama took a bad situation and made it worse.<br /> I believe four more years of Obama will be catastrophuic on many fronts. Domestically, he will drive up the debt and deficit with new spending bills and for those who fear for Israel's existence he will imperil it with his pusillanimous Iran policy.<br /> Happily, polls now point to a probable Romney victory so those developments I hope will not occur.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> H.Feltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09417193013407198105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414119039681620043.post-28619799315434943342012-10-27T06:58:42.085-04:002012-10-27T06:58:42.085-04:00I agree completely with your thesis in this articl...I agree completely with your thesis in this article. I am also glad to read your blog and see that you are doing well after your ESPN experience. I definitely would like to hear your insights about the behind the scenes activity for a young woman at ESPN. I could sense from your on-air appearances that you were not totally happy with your experience at ESPN.<br /><br />In reference to "instant gratification", I feel that we as humans are constantly intervening in the natural cycles of life for all things in material universe and either trying speed the process in reference to our goals and desires and slow the process in relationship to aging or desired experiences. I think that we need to remind ourselves of the natural process of things and be satisfied with thing as they are. For me, observation of nature in its simplicity is the best reminder that I should not intervene in the natural cycle of life.<br /><br />I looking forward to reading your future blogs!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00697044609316936879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414119039681620043.post-11417593559645672992012-10-19T17:04:22.494-04:002012-10-19T17:04:22.494-04:00Ms. Jacobson, I had no idea your blog existed unti...Ms. Jacobson, I had no idea your blog existed until today. I have been a huge fan of yours for a while now.<br />Wow, how talented you are, and now I have the good fortune and unexpected pleasure of following you via your blog. Keep up the great work and thank you for your well reasoned writing.<br /><br />Kevin ShortAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07072681133283394677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414119039681620043.post-35909394354284943772012-10-04T11:46:38.040-04:002012-10-04T11:46:38.040-04:00Just fab. I read this while gobbling breakfast, t...Just fab. I read this while gobbling breakfast, two TVs on and cell blinking next to me...and it caused me to stop, Breathe, THINK and identify a couple of parts of my life that really MATTER (Staying connected to my daughter's school work and improving my punctuality). None of your three goals, nor mine, are assisted by instantaneous anything! Well worth the time to read, and write...thanks, Dana -- ;->)Craig Sandlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831044570670863674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414119039681620043.post-6628392512108019142012-09-24T05:12:03.575-04:002012-09-24T05:12:03.575-04:00Wow, that is a lot of words lol! First, Michigan ...Wow, that is a lot of words lol! First, Michigan "back on top?" Exactly, when were we "on top?" I mean Bo never won a title (other than Big 10) and then only won two Rose Bowls (one in 89 against a over matched Washington during the Run LeRoy Run bowl and one with his best 2 loss team in 1981 with Johnny Wangler). So these "Best of Times" memories of Michigan Football are, in the words of GW, misremembered at best. <br /><br />We had one shared title in '97 sandwiched in between 4-5 4 loss seasons. We were never "ferocious" in the way Alabama is now. Heck we were never "ferocious" in the way OSU was in the Tressel years. We do have dignity and ethics and that comes with 3-5 losses a year. Ask Notre Dame what is the cost of an ethical program.<br /><br />As to the economy it is better, it's just different. As to your guy, get out there and find him. As to the woman on the treadmill keep pumping out the miles and you will be. The truth is we never have instant gratification everything in the past came with as much work as we need to give it now. Just the "Rose Bowl" color glasses with which we view the past make it seem like it happened in an instant.<br /><br />So suck it up my friend and get most for which you asked.Andy Ranazzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02679525866567717425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414119039681620043.post-32668934224308536112012-09-20T15:48:46.027-04:002012-09-20T15:48:46.027-04:00really enjoyed reading this. really enjoyed reading this. Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05264935027458409268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414119039681620043.post-14243613760077146802012-09-06T22:45:52.131-04:002012-09-06T22:45:52.131-04:00Dana, I truly applaud this blog. I have said in th...Dana, I truly applaud this blog. I have said in the past we live in a microwave society. Whenever we put something in, an immediate return is expected. I enjoyed your comparison between Michigan football and politics. In understanding college football, Brady Hoke inherited a Rich Rodriguez football team. A team which was built in my opinion not about size but speed. A team built maybe to win in the Big East, but not the power of the Big Ten. Coach Hoke adopted Rich Rods players into his system. We made some positive strides last year, but there is still a ways to go.<br />Now on the political side as you said Obama adopted someone else's problems much like Coach Hoke did. Have we seen improvements, Absolutely! Are things the way we want them to be, Absolutely not! Are we looking to fire Coach Hoke after last weeks loss? Not at all! So why would we seek new leadership when we have began an upward turn?Herman Benn Jrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07822014832184394596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414119039681620043.post-46458682955625666042012-09-06T22:17:35.383-04:002012-09-06T22:17:35.383-04:00Dana, you're a genius and a great writer. We s...Dana, you're a genius and a great writer. We spoke last fall during the Tigers playoffs. I'm actually writing this for the second time, as my iphone pooped out... Unfortunately, progress created this society we both endure. More, more, more; Now now now, is the most common theme of (at least) America as we know it. Everything you have so eloquently shared above is true. Match.com, for example, states "Most marriages on the internet!" Really? I'd rather stay single than surf the internet to READ about someone that may be right for me, thank you very much. <br />As devastating as our economy is for lots of Americans, it makes me wonder why we can't go back to fundamentals. FDR once said, "Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely. The real safeguard of democracy, therefore, is education." Can we teach our kids a vocation? Maybe not 12 years of English? Something we struggle with is production of our own design. I'll bet you didn't know, a music company can cut pine in various lengths and sizes, ship it slow boat to China, have it assembled in the general shape, for and sound of an 88 key, beautiful piano, ship it slow boat back and it would still be 1/5 of the cost of something that was actually created here in less time. Is that American Ego? Where does the over pricing come from? Why can't we be competitive, at least, compared to other countries? I'm only asking hypothetical's here, naturally, and I don't expect you to answer, however if you know someone who can, please email me! : ) <br /><br />All in all, I would never consider living in another country; such is the love I have for this Democracy that was instilled to me at a young age by wonderful parents and a school system who cared, (back then.) SO I thank you for your honesty and will enjoy the next blog as much as this one.<br /><br />Post Script; Please tell your brother thank you from me for his service to this country.<br />Steven<br /><br />Srcicci2@me.comSC2https://www.blogger.com/profile/12161631766159236269noreply@blogger.com