How much time you have is up to you

My mother tells me that people want shorter things to read. My blog is too long, chapters are too long, etc. (Too many short chapters bug me) She says that people are busy "these days" and don't have time to read long things. That's crap.

It's what you make time for. People have plenty of time - they choose what to do with it. Whether it's work 70+ hours a week, garden, play golf, do endless amounts of crack, computer stuff - or read. You have the time...you choose.

It's all about prioritizing. If you value, as I do, reading, you miss other things to do it. Such as, raising your children, eating, sleeping, work, etc. The things that are important to you will come to the forefront and the less important will just be undone.

For instance, if eating is important, you would do that first. For me, watching TV is usually number one. Then, I eat. Then, hours later, shower. That's my list. Playing poker online, reading and chain smoking are usually crammed in there somewhere between the TV and showering. Sue me, I prioritize.