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Determination or waste of time?
I just spent the last half hour trying to unplug my iPad. Something that takes most people 2 seconds. For goodness sake, I plugged it in myself, I should be able to unplug it. Besides I’ve done it before. I proceeded to wedge my nail between the device and the cord. Apparently my nails aren’t as strong as they used to be either because my nail broke. Next I grabbed a nail file figuring it would be strong enough to pop the cord out. Plus I have to file my broken nail anyway. Nope, the connection is too tight I couldn’t even work it in there. Probably for the best considering the file was metal, and I don’t need to get zapped. Did I get it unplugged? Continue reading to find out.
For the most part I consider myself a determined person. If I set my mind to it, I usually accomplish it. Of course there are exceptions. When I know I can’t do something I don’t bother with it. For example I know I can’t lift the phone to my ear, so I automatically use speaker phone. I’d rather not waste my time. What I’m struggling with is deciding what the line is between determination and a waste of time. Is continuing to try to unplug my iPad a waste of time? How do you decide if something is worth the hassle?
Currently my iPad is still plugged in. Although I feel slightly defeated, I decided I have better things to do with my time at the moment. That doesn’t mean I won’t try again. Who knows, maybe I’ll come up with an ingenious hack to get it unplugged before my PCA gets here? I’m open to ideas if you have any!
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