Helping Those With Nothing to Do

Have you ever noticed some people seem to have absolutely nothing to do? They spend their days watching television or reminiscing about the 'good ole days' or maybe obsessing about the newest pain they've developed in the last hour. One person I know centers his life around what he's going to eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner. What wasted lives, but try telling them that. As long as nothing interferes with the normal routine, they are as happy as clams.

One day, inevitably the bottom falls out of their world and all hell breaks loose. The trigger for this fallout can be as simple as facing another birthday, or suddenly realizing everyone they know is either dead or have moved on to better things. They groan or begin to mutter to themselves about the passing of time, and how boring life is. Suddenly they are no longer satisfied with routine. they want to do something worthwhile; contribute to society or leave something that will make others sit up and take notice.

This is the best time to recruit someone for a project. Maybe you've been trying to get their attention before, but to no avail. A sure sign that they are ready to take on something worthwhile is the change in what they like to talk about. If they start talking about the sameness of life, are remorseful about how little they've accomplished, or become envious of something someone they know is doing, it time to lower the boom and recruit them.