Traffic Woes<\/p>\n
A motorist saw a friend walking down a street in Bangkok, and
\noffered him a lift. "No thanks, I'm in a hurry," the pedestrian
\nreplied.<\/p>\n
In New York, the best way to solve the parking problem for the
\nnew motorist is to buy a parked car.<\/p>\n
Let us take solace that Jakarta is still far behind Bangkok
\nand New York in this respect. But unfortunately economic success
\nthese days is also measured in terms of traffic jams.<\/p>\n
Traffic congestion is really getting bad in the capital. We
\ncannot reach our destination on time nor counter the lengthy,
\npredictable delay. If we think that traffic in other alternative
\nroutes will be smooth, we are sadly mistaken. The problem is
\neverywhere. As far as the time spent is concerned, traffic
\ndoesn't differentiate between the rich and poor. Traffic is
\ncertainly the greatest leveler of wealth. With the only
\ndifference being degree, everyone's time is equally wasted in
\ntraffic.<\/p>\n
The hardest work is to do nothing -- that's what happens when
\nwe get stuck in traffic. It's a problem though, but it's also an
\nopportunity. We must take advantage of every opportunity. Don't
\nwe get additional two to three hours every day, held up in
\ntraffic? Instead of criticizing or feeling dejected over traffic
\njams, can we get some extra "mileage" out of the traffic chaos?
\nWe should try and "get ahead" of others, if not in traffic, at
\nleast in life.<\/p>\n
Time is precious. Time is money. We all know it. There are a
\nlot of ideas one can think of, for utilizing the extra time at
\nour disposal. For a start, we can have breakfast in the car. We
\nmay plan the day's agenda of work. We may get back to the joy of
\nreading. We may listen to music -- as long as it is not jarring
\nto the drivers' ears. We can do breathing exercises. We can try
\nto relax, may even go to sleep. The opportunities are really
\nendless.<\/p>\n
But remember, for God's sake -- nay, for our sake -- we must
\ngo to the toilet before getting into our cars. I have seen
\ndrivers literally rushing off to the nearest toilet the moment
\nthey reach their destination.<\/p>\n
Time is what we want most but what we use worst.<\/p>\n
D. CHANDRAMOULI<\/p>\n
Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/traffic-woes-1447899208", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }