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Re: Ask HN: Name one idea that changed your life

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Post by mettamage »

The Wim Hof Method. I never had any issue with:

- snow

- rain (being soaked was in rare cases still an issue)

- anything cold really

Before that I was unhappy with whatever was cold. Now I'm neutral at worst and super exhilarated and hyped like I'm taking drugs (but legally) at best. The adrenaline rush is very strong and very real, and a lot of fun :)

How I would pitch this to my younger 18 year old self: want insta-ten-percent more happiness without changing anything about yourself, but by simply learning a breathing technique? Learn the Wim Hof Method and never complain about being cold again!

Re: Ask HN: Name one idea that changed your life

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Post by jasoneckert »

As childish as it seems, this one actually stuck with me for over 20 years and makes me step back and relax in situations where bad thoughts can snowball and result in stress.

Basically, it's a saying that a neighbour's 5-year-old son said once (likely repeated from his father): "It's better to be pissed off than pissed on."

Re: Ask HN: Name one idea that changed your life

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Post by Dumblydorr »

scojomodena wrote: post #13

Passive income. Or recognizing at least the goal of increasing your income/time ratio.

You could increase your income to time ratio by getting a higher salary, no? Whereas passive income is about investing your income to make you money, which is agnostic of how much money you actually pull in due to salary.

Re: Ask HN: Name one idea that changed your life

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Post by dbancajas »

peterangular wrote: post #63
aaron_seattle wrote: post #26

Earlier quoted context omitted.

You'd be surprised how hard it is to internalize the first principle. The mind can become very attached to the feeling of being attacked / rejected / overlooked / snubbed / etc.

...And with abuse patterns a lot of us had that ingrained at a super young age as a control lever our parents/guardians installed. I think a hard part of this is that people commonly abuse these mechanisms for control in social structures. I grew up with it, I experienced it in school, I've experienced it in relationships, and I've experienced it professionally. In so many ways it's human social nature to subvert eac…

So sorry to hear this man. Do you have examples? I'm trying to learn to recognize if it exists in my current social relationships.

Re: Ask HN: Name one idea that changed your life

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Post by mettamage »

vincentmarle wrote: post #24

We have two lives, and the second begins when we realize we only have one. Confucius

Oh man, so true, realized this when I became 25. Nowadays I talk to my grandparents about these things and they say "grandson, when I was your age I never thought about how it was to be 80 years old or any other age for that matter."

I sometimes wonder how it is to be older. I also venture back to younger ages, and of course think about my current age.

Re: Ask HN: Name one idea that changed your life

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Post by mettamage »

scojomodena wrote: post #13

Passive income. Or recognizing at least the goal of increasing your income/time ratio.

The cool thing about passive income is that there's a bit of a tax "trick" involved.

Because I'd rather have 5 years of $20k passive income than $100k in 1 year.

Well, I guess in SV it wouldn't matter, but in Amsterdam it does ;-)

Re: Ask HN: Name one idea that changed your life

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Post by Dumblydorr »

JadeNB wrote: post #98
aerovistae wrote: post #25

Earlier quoted context omitted.

What

I think the point is that enlightenment doesn't change what you do, only how you do (and/or perceive) it.

Is that the point? Or is it that enlightenment is grounded in the every day. That monks and Buddhist masters can simply sit and do basic chores and that's it, enlightenment is grounded next to the most basic human needs of fire and water and food.

Re: Ask HN: Name one idea that changed your life

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Post by kinkrtyavimoodh »

mettamage wrote: post #121

The Wim Hof Method. I never had any issue with: - snow - rain (being soaked was in rare cases still an issue) - anything cold really Before that I was unhappy with whatever was cold. Now I'm neutral at worst and super exhilarated and hyped like I'm taking drugs (but legally) at best. The adrenaline rush is very strong and very real, and a lot of fun :) How I would pitch this to my younger 18 year old self: want insta…

Can you explain the method simply? I Googled and all the websites seem to be full of marketing BS.
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