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This reminds me of the time I interviewed for a developer job at a young startup (college dropouts and just-grads), and the interviewer asked me, age 26, "what is like to be so old?" Given time, you'll see.
What's it like to be old? My boss is younger than I am and is absolutely sure he knows more about my job than I do, even though I've been doing it since before he was born and he never did it at all. People on TV keep trying to sell me stuff like Metamucil, some new kind of cane or similar silly gadget, or a scam investment, none of which I want. My grandkids can't understand why I can't read things they're holding r…
Can you please expand on that advice? What should we be paying attention to?
What time is it? Now Where are you? Here
You feel exactly the same, only with less time left. You're still you. You still feel the same. You still want to experience all the same things and achieve. But now with less time, you have to start triaging some goals and face reality.
I remember thinking I have all the time in the world. Now I don't. So I guess that's the main difference.
Also, I used to hold the illusion that I'd always have my family and parents to talk to. But that's not true either.
Experience the benefits of fasting -- it will take care of excess weight and has other benefits.
Second this. Been doing a variety (16:8, 18:6, OMAD, 36/48/72hr) of fasts for nearly five years now and it has been a life changer. For those interested, check out The Complete Guide to Intermittent Fasting by the Canadian nephrologist (Jason?) Fung.
Second, try to understand the power of compound interests as soon as you can. Life is long enough to invest and see the returns. Invest in yourself and in projects with long-term value, don't be seduced by shortcuts and don't be a slave.
Last thing, there is a lot of blind and seemingly unjust randomness in life, it is better to embrace it.
I've posted about this many times here and so have a lot of other people: If you're suffering from any chronic aches or pains especially back pain or RSI it may be TMS (though only a doctor can tell you that but you need to be informed). The internet and medical community is full of misinformed people who will fill your head about how a pinched nerve or a slipped disc can cause you immense pain and some doctor may ev…
What does TMS stand for?
I personally think its quack science, but it seems to work for some people, so that is what matters.
I remember when I was a teenager and wondering what life would be like at 50. Now I know. You feel exactly the same, only with less time left. You're still you. You still feel the same. You still want to experience all the same things and achieve. But now with less time, you have to start triaging some goals and face reality. I remember thinking I have all the time in the world. Now I don't. So I guess that's the mai…
Just the realization that life is not limitless