By Dr. Emily J. Schedule, Ph.D.
In a world where time is money and money is time, the concept of "just keeping running" has taken on a life of its own. It's a phenomenon so profound, so all-consuming, that it's earned a name: Schedule-Itis.
Dr. Emily J. Schedule, renowned expert in the field of temporal productivity, has studied this affliction in depth. "When you're afflicted with Schedule-Itis," she explains, "your brain is constantly racing with tasks, deadlines, and appointments. You become a slave to your calendar, a prisoner of your planner."
But what happens if you just... keep running? We spoke to several patients, er, sufferers, of Schedule-Itis for their take on this question.
"I just keep running," says John, "because I'm afraid of what happens if I stop." He's a middle manager at a large corporation, and his Schedule-Itis is so advanced that he's begun to experience "time-traveling anxiety." "If I stop running," he confided, "I'll be left behind."
Running the Risks of Stopping | What Happens If I Just Stay StoppedStay tuned for more on Schedule-Itis, including a special report on the latest treatments for this all-too-common affliction.
Next week, we'll be exploring "The Dark Side of the Schedule: How Technology is Ruining Our Lives."
Until then, keep running, dear reader...