Excuse Quote by Brigid Schulte
““If we don’t feel like we have leisure, Robinson maintains, it’s entirely our own fault. “Time is a smokescreen. And it’s a convenient excuse,” he’d told me. “Saying, ‘I don’t have time,’ is just another way of saying, ‘I’d rather do something else.””
About This Quote
Leisure is a choice; claiming lack of time masks personal priorities and avoidance of other activities.
In simple terms: Excusing lack of leisure hides true preferences.
Key Takeaway
Time is a self‑imposed excuse.
Themes
personal responsibility
time perception
leisure
self‑deception
prioritization
Mood
reflective
critical
motivational
Type
advice
observation
When to use this quote
- busy professionals
- students facing deadlines
- people avoiding chores
- individuals rationalizing procrastination
Key Concepts
choice
excuse
priority
Practical Applications
- time‑management coaching
- productivity workshops
Questions to Reflect On
- What activities am I truly avoiding?
- How can I reframe ‘no time’ into actionable choices?
