. Query: How contrive not to waste one's time?Answer: By being fully aware of it all the while.Ways in which this can be done: By spending one's days on an uneasy chair in a dentist's waiting-room; by remaining on one's balcony all of a Sunday afternoon; by listening to lectures in a language on doesn't know; by traveling by the longest and least-convenient train routes, and of course standing all the way; by lining up at the box-office of theaters and then not buying a seat; and so forth.

Summary

This quote suggests that one can avoid wasting time by consciously acknowledging and being aware of it. The suggested ways to achieve this include engaging in activities that are unproductive or unenjoyable, such as waiting at a dentist's office, spending time on a balcony, or partaking in activities where one is not actively involved or interested. By deliberately engaging in these experiences, the individual becomes more conscious of and appreciative of the time being spent, ultimately avoiding the feeling of wasting it.

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