I just realized that, upon
being asked, I’m not sure what I’m fanatical about. Everyone should be fanatical about something, otherwise we move along
in our life letting others making our decisions and setting our path. Don’t get me wrong, I’m POSITIVE I’m fanatical
about something–I just couldn’t come up with what the something is on the spot. I suppose balance? That’s not
really a fanatical idea–I don’t actively debate or preach about the balance, it’s more of a belief system.
What
are the qualities of a fanatic?
fa·nat·ic
(f-ntk)
n.
A person marked or motivated by an extreme, unreasoning enthusiasm, as for a cause.
They are
certainly motivated for something. Fanatics do not budge, and typically they have no need as their fanatical idea is so
vague that everyone can have their own take on the topic. They actively convert, either on the stage or behind the scenes,
others to their conception of the idea.
With that, I’d say I’m fanatical about a variety of things. Work, for
instance. Not the mundane 8-5 daily routine that we all become entrenched within, but work that you enjoy. Gardening,
computer repair, programming, writing, homemaking. I am fanatical that everyone should be performing some type of work in
their life, and hopefully making a profit at doing so! He who does what he enjoys the most does it best.
I’m also
fanatical about computers as a savior and destructor. Without a doubt, we need computers. The technological advances in
medicine, travel, communication–all astounding and worthwhile. Without computers, such advances would be, at worst,
non-existent along with their benefits. However, we have become far too dependent on computer systems (personified by the
layers on layers of backups many corporations employ). The tragedy of losing their precious information is unbearable. For
my own account, I say a couple layers of backup, then kiss the system goodbye. Back to paper mills and pencil
lead.
I’d say I’m also an organizational fanatic. Everything has a place, so put it there. Out of chaos comes
order when organization is found. The thought of losing my keys or cell phone or some vital small slip of paper is too
much. With everything in an organized fashion, with a repetitive schedule, with careful consideration to priority, such
losses become nil.
So…what are you fanatical about? If the answer is nothing, think for a moment on the
implications. Get fanatical.
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