Ask some people what they would do if they won the lottery and their answers mostly sound like leisure - shopping in exotic locations, driving fast cars to happening nightclubs, and basically living like a rock star. For others, "leisure" is a weekend time-share or a cookiecutter vacation, or some other pre-packaged pricey getaway that's too short to truly refresh. Yet quick-fix vacations and lottery dreams that focus on the cost-intensive, media-driven image of leisure - with its misleading promise of sex appeal, status and fulfillment through spending - aren't particularly realistic or satisfying in the long run. In fact, they miss the mark completely. Consider, for a moment, leisure as a grander concept, one more holistic in nature. Just imagine the feeling of having all the time and money in the world - even though you don't. The consumer-economy version of leisure is fine for what it is and at times can hit the spot as conveniently as an all-inclusive resort or a double latte, but true leisure has little to do with how much money you spend, and everything to do with how you spend your time. The Leisure Commandments:   Thou shalt enjoy at least one sustained period of unemployment during thy career.   Thou shalt switch careers to do something thou really enjoyest, even if it means taking a pay cut.   Thou shalt pursue one secret childhood dream without regard to status or the judgment of others.   Thou shalt party until dawn on at least one weeknight.   Thou shalt lounge around thy house in thy pajamas.   Thou shalt create, experiment, and ponder.   Thou shalt reconnect with thy community.   Thou shalt partake of the great outdoors.   Thou shalt travel and explore, beginning with thine own hometown. *To download a complete PDF of Chapter 1: The Art of Leisure, click here.