Re-rack

"In mid-18th-century London, Dr Johnson, who had nothing to be ashamed of as far as literary output goes, is to be found lacerating himself for his sluggardly habits. 'O Lord, enable me ... in redeeming the time I have spent in Sloth,' he wrote in his journals at the age of 29. Twenty years later, things haven't improved, and he resolves 'to rise early. Not later than six if I can.' The following year, having failed to rise at six, he adapts his resolution: 'I purpose to rise at eight because though I shall not yet rise early it will be much earlier than I now rise, for I often lye till two.' "