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Otherwise, here is a cool side project I am starting to try and build at the moment too - a desktop Muon counter. http://cosmicwatch.lns.mit.edu/about
I would, but I really can't add anything to this. Go.
I can't help you. But can I ask what your business does, and for any advice? Being you is basically my dream.
Hah, I'm lucky to be in this position but I'd rather not disclose any identifying information :)
It's a great way to fill a few hours while honing your skills and growing and learning too.
Do good works. Change someone's life - it's very rewarding.
Sounds like you're successful and have many personal outlets such as your business, music, etc. So I don't think wood working or extra academia is the solution. It sounds like you need more social interaction. You don't necessarily have to work to work on a team. Volunteer, join a church, have some kids, join a club (running, soccer, whatever). Get out there and make your life more complex in a good way. Also, I'm ju…
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I really like how you put it: "get out there and make your life more complex in a good way." (My wife and I are trying for kids right now and sometimes I wonder if that's the "complex in a good way" thing that I'm anticipating...)
Being able to spend lots of time with them growing up will be awesome for you.
I'm 40... I was in your position the last 7 years. I rode it out... I have some regrets. My first being opportunity cost. I did do a lot of pretty amazing things during that time though. Enjoyed my life. Went backpacking a bunch. But I think if you have something that's on fire, just fucking grow it. If you don't have something on fire, sell it and try to do something new.
How could you think about it negatively? You did amazing things and enjoyed life, that's what life is about, isn't it?
One solution for dealing with what you're going through is to become a teacher or a mentor for people who are looking for one. You're making good money means you must have learnt a few things you can teach others, so why not share that knowledge. It is the best way to do something new while keeping yourself in the game and meet a few like minded people too.
I have these types of existential crises about once every two years. Sometimes I just feel incredibly uninspired, which then leads to restlessness. It sounds like this might be what you're feeling, too? That loneliness you described is more like "emptiness," and you should keep looking for inspiration to fill that space. You can find inspiration anywhere – there's no wrong answer! Woodworking, pottery, and taking cla…
Nature is full of wonderful things to explore and take notice in.
In other threads I came across mention of a very small book called Constructive Living. It may of may not be of help.