tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554337268732390744.post1967491468886729367..comments2023-09-10T12:26:24.511+03:00Comments on Israeli by Day, American by Night: What It Means To Be A WorkaholicIsraeli by Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03372641972664155753noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554337268732390744.post-38904086403227570252009-12-25T15:45:42.925+02:002009-12-25T15:45:42.925+02:00Yo, definitely one of your best posts. Keep up th...Yo, definitely one of your best posts. Keep up the good work and great blogging.Jacob Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15910733619524647051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554337268732390744.post-19998287512726770902009-12-24T02:24:13.362+02:002009-12-24T02:24:13.362+02:00I LOVE THIS POST! Thank YOU FOR DEFINIING what it ...I LOVE THIS POST! Thank YOU FOR DEFINIING what it means to live out passionately for what a person who "just wouldn't have it any other way" on doing what they like to do. =D Blessings and peace to you. =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554337268732390744.post-55459642954758096512009-12-23T07:13:50.154+02:002009-12-23T07:13:50.154+02:00ive been reading about some arrests made in the We...ive been reading about some arrests made in the West Bank - what's the gossip over there Danny?d-rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17469409918593633266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554337268732390744.post-26344378050154639012009-12-21T00:22:40.943+02:002009-12-21T00:22:40.943+02:00It is addictive isn't it?It is addictive isn't it?Ruannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554337268732390744.post-7861680364986535902009-12-20T01:53:38.343+02:002009-12-20T01:53:38.343+02:00Structure & purpose are focusing factors the h...Structure & purpose are focusing factors the human mind relishes to help generate higher level accomplishments. The army furnishes structure with a capital STRUCTURE. An army's mission also provides some purpose, but the true purpose comes from the individual. Structure & altruistic purpose generate the greatest accomplishments. Later in life, after the youthful intensity of the army experience, there is room for personal structure & altruistic purpose that makes for a laudable life anyone could be proud to live. You are well on your way.papnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554337268732390744.post-43321453010851292472009-12-17T00:34:06.145+02:002009-12-17T00:34:06.145+02:00It doesn't read forced at all.
And it's ...It doesn't read forced at all. <br /><br />And it's a post any of your commanders would be delighted to know a soldier of theirs wrote. (But they probably have a good idea of your ra'al already).<br /><br />The only downside I can see in your becoming an officer - Eventually you'll have to command soldiers who aren't as motivated as you.Avivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18000100410486744059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554337268732390744.post-18498547774653560292009-12-15T13:17:50.451+02:002009-12-15T13:17:50.451+02:00thanks to everyone for all the wonderful comments!...thanks to everyone for all the wonderful comments! To be honest, I was a little surprised getting so many (also in facebook and on the phone). I don't really like this post, since it was so difficult for me to write it! It was one of my more forced posts. But I felt strongly at the time quite a bit of anxiety or uneasiness, and had to write something. Its nice knowing it came out somewhat readable!<br /><br />Thanks again. Debbie - I ate like 5 of those things you made, and would have had more but didn't want to be a pig. Delicious.Israeli by Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03372641972664155753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554337268732390744.post-16902368680673082232009-12-15T10:44:59.857+02:002009-12-15T10:44:59.857+02:00Great post Dan - 2 people told me what a great pos...Great post Dan - 2 people told me what a great post it was before I had even read it - i can feel the emotion you were feeling writing this!SingleGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05933192380313259475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554337268732390744.post-10707793411068552912009-12-15T10:33:40.676+02:002009-12-15T10:33:40.676+02:00They use to say that for a year soldiers walk arou...They use to say that for a year soldiers walk around in a daze. That is why some have taken to the obligatory backpack trip to an exotic country. I have seen a few people get out of fighting units and just "hang out" until their mind settles down and they can figure out what is next for them. I am not sure if this is so different than working on an assembly line or a regimented office environment. <br /><br />Good writing, keep in coming. If you want the "boring, quiet" life in Tel Aviv: http://israeltomorrow.blogspot.comAmi Viderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16163533618479680436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554337268732390744.post-37770647156040030342009-12-14T23:02:27.731+02:002009-12-14T23:02:27.731+02:00i have to add to this quickly-building comment sec...i have to add to this quickly-building comment section....truly an incredible post.<br /><br />im happy that the army gives you this feeling of fulfillment - i'm still in search of my own path. I hope your experiences help you find your right career later on.<br /><br />Happy Chanukkah Danny.d-rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17469409918593633266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554337268732390744.post-75412675549451407592009-12-14T23:01:41.197+02:002009-12-14T23:01:41.197+02:00Interesting post. You sound like I did some 25 ye...Interesting post. You sound like I did some 25 years ago! I too, left my comfortable life in "Chul" and joined the army. Best thing I ever did. Thank G-d I've found a job where I still get to serve "Am Yisrael" but I regret not doing "K'tzinim". Think about it. You already have your B.A. An M.A. and real life can wait. You have much to contribute. Keep it up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554337268732390744.post-60758134926024213712009-12-14T19:01:31.607+02:002009-12-14T19:01:31.607+02:00so you signing קבע
after your "sadir" is...so you signing קבע<br />after your "sadir" is up?<br /><br />anyways this post is awesome gives you "ra'al" and motivationCanMannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554337268732390744.post-47352570803156686782009-12-14T08:57:10.464+02:002009-12-14T08:57:10.464+02:00wow! on a scale of 1-10 i rate this 15!!!!!
Great...wow! on a scale of 1-10 i rate this 15!!!!! <br />Great Post!<br />Happy Chanukah, be safeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554337268732390744.post-85243286808389310322009-12-14T08:24:58.651+02:002009-12-14T08:24:58.651+02:00hppy chanukah
great post, as usual. This is the re...hppy chanukah<br />great post, as usual. This is the reason i'm joining the army, to give back and work for a cause greater than my own life. <br /><br />you ain't a workaholic, buddy. workaholics work for themselves. youre a jew-warrior, a macabee, working for holyland and holynation.<br /><br />should we take this post as a hint that you're not leaving the army in April?<br />-danielDanielChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14602279673695820172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554337268732390744.post-28709570618473667052009-12-14T03:38:14.864+02:002009-12-14T03:38:14.864+02:00maybe you should look into making the army a caree...maybe you should look into making the army a career?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554337268732390744.post-61869761462999900192009-12-14T01:12:03.366+02:002009-12-14T01:12:03.366+02:00your insight about the army is very well written a...your insight about the army is very well written and I can see you write from the heart. Be safe, Happy CHanukah. <br />-ArkadiyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554337268732390744.post-45446409437473853302009-12-14T00:27:52.369+02:002009-12-14T00:27:52.369+02:00Phenomenal post - Nameless commentatorPhenomenal post - Nameless commentatorAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554337268732390744.post-48144459085864767942009-12-13T20:23:05.302+02:002009-12-13T20:23:05.302+02:00That was a beautiful post... Thank you for sharing...That was a beautiful post... Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings about the army with us.inkstainedhandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09981049559995351307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554337268732390744.post-42351223069213147362009-12-13T11:17:58.833+02:002009-12-13T11:17:58.833+02:00This post is exciting for me because I hope to get...This post is exciting for me because I hope to get out of my upcoming army experience what you are describing is happening to you, that is, a sense of purpose.<br /><br />Have you seen the movie <i>The Hurt Locker</i>? It's about an American soldier in Iraq who is addicted to war. Your post reminded me of that.<br /><br />"The rush of battle is a potent and often lethal addiction, for war is a drug." -Chris Hedges<br /><br />Good luck and I'm glad to hear you feel happy with your service.Elihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11334996643699289137noreply@blogger.com