" While I appreciate this is a classic, and can understand his perspective, I just don't think his suggestions are applicable in modern life. At least it isn't to my life. Basically he says outside of your 8 hour work day, you have 16 hours to choose to do whatever it is you like, whatever inspires you, cultivates your mind, fulfills your passion, etc. So you should carve out at least 7 hours a week pursuing those interests. That's just not realistic considering my current life with small children. Maybe someday when they go off to college, but not now. I did like his suggestion for practicing mental discipline, however. As short as it was, I found it difficult to dredge through due to the cultural language differences. "
— Crystal, 2/10/2014