Are You a Supertasker?
Supertasker; have you heard this word yet? I’ve only lately come across this newly “invented” conjecture. (I like conjectures, especially those of an “invented” nature… TrueManhood, TrueMan, TrueMen, etc!) I read about supertaskers in an online article. The context of the word stems from the arguments about the potential success that an individual has while using a cell phone while driving, but it can also be used to describe people who can successfully do two or more things at once.
The findings in the article were pretty incredible and I write about this topic today to encourage you to make sensible and safe decisions when it comes to your cell phone use while driving. Remember – as men, we are called to care for those around us in all we do. The research shows that most people have problems with reaction time to braking, following distance and memory details of what took place during phone calls. My encouragement stems from this finding, which held substantial evidence for the cause against driving and talking. Many men believe that they are indestructible. Many men believe that the “common finding” doesn’t apply to them, that they are somehow superior to the average Joe. In this case, the research shows that most of us (I’m assuming I’m in this category, too) simply lose driving proficiency while on the phone. Are you willing to risk the life of another human being, maybe even your girlfriend, wife or child, in order to take that call? It just doesn’t make sense to push it.
Now, I’ll admit, I talk on the phone while I drive. Where I think I’m different than most people (I’m NOT saying I’m a supertasker) is that I put driving first and the phone call second. I’m aware of what’s going on, checking my mirrors, using my turn signal and so on. I believe that I do a good job of successfully doing both the driving and the phone call. However, it begs the question: “Is the phone call worth it?” I realize that most of us are going to drive and talk. I get it. However, please allow me to urge you to set yourself up for success… use a hands-free device if you’re going to do it. Hands-free doesn’t prevent accidents, but at least you have two hands available. Pay attention to the road first, and if you must ask the person on the other line to repeat themselves, do it. Save a life today.
By the way, studies show that only 2.5% of the population are supertaskers. Most fighter pilots fall into the category of supertasker.
Man up!
What’s Coming Next?
My apologies for not posting anything the past week. Since I don’t have sponsors, paid advertisements and/or endorsements (hint hint, wink nudge) I don’t feel too guilty. Actually, I was out of town visiting my very elderly grandmother and some of my extended family with my wife and children, computer time was very limited. TrueManhood.com has definitely been on my mind, but not a priority because much needed time with them was taking precedence. So, since I haven’t written anything lately, I wanted to let everyone know what they can expect in the coming days.
Depending on what I see/hear about/come across/etc. “out there” in regards to TrueManhood, I’ll be posting whatever I think is worthy of a post. Besides those stories, you can expect something on the following topics soon:
- Struggling with Lenten devotions, the struggle of Lent (general) and the tough days during Holy Week.
- Major League Baseball, Opening Day Special
- Holy Thursday – The Vortex, “Judas Today”
- An article about “supertaskers”
- A post about an irate hockey coach. Temper, temper.
- A Dating Article
- A Eucharistic Miracle Video
- Plenty of other great stuff!
Until the next post, keep fighting the good fight!
Man up!
