In Argentina they drink Matte, a substance which consists of what looks like leaves and twigs dug up from the Pampas. I believe they also eat tremendous quantities of beef... though that may not help with staying awake.
What artificial stimulants do you use?
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Re: What artificial stimulants do you use?
#12Amphetamines.
Good enough for Erdos, Good enough for me. Of course, stark terror of politically-motivated violence works even better (cf. career of Leonhard Euler).
Re: What artificial stimulants do you use?
#13Water. Lots and lots of water. Also has the advantage that it forces me to get up and move regularly - what goes in must come out.
Other than that, good music can get me "in the zone".
I've only ever really drank coffee out of boredom, or socially... ("want to go for a coffee break?" "sure, it means avoiding work for half an hour!")
Re: What artificial stimulants do you use?
#14I am surprised nobody is talking abt good 'ol weed!! Don't you reach the peak of creativity under the influence?
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#15Coffee, but just one really big cup when I wake up. I'm a few-months-on, few-months-off smoker, but hopefully will give it up entirely. Although many disagree, I think that coding on a nice three-beer buzz is a blast. That's as far as I'm personally willing to go, but I've worked at places where the IT department was better stocked than the Mexican mafia.
Re: What artificial stimulants do you use?
#16It may sound stupid, but eat plenty of fish. Omega-3 fatty acids (in fish) have been shown to boost mood and concentration, among other things. I can attest to that.
But fish is expensive so just buy the pills at Walmart..
Re: What artificial stimulants do you use?
#17I am surprised nobody is talking abt good 'ol weed!! Don't you reach the peak of creativity under the influence?
Most of us are developers. Creativity is only part of the equation, and pot definitely does not contribute to any other piece.
Re: What artificial stimulants do you use?
#18I'm on a strict regimen of EPO and Hemoglobin blood transfusions, but that's for cycling, not coding.
Re: What artificial stimulants do you use?
#19Power naps and sleep that's longer than 6 hours.
That's not artificial, but then again, the question is of the "when did you stop beating your wife" kind.
So yes, good regular sleep, meals that aren't too heavy to digest, and add 20-30 minutes of exercise in the morning for good measure.
Re: What artificial stimulants do you use?
#20It may sound stupid, but eat plenty of fish. Omega-3 fatty acids (in fish) have been shown to boost mood and concentration, among other things. I can attest to that. But fish is expensive so just buy the pills at Walmart..
Depends on your locale. I bought fish for a family lunch of twelve today. Six dozen fresh sardines, 24 EUR. It would have costed more to order hamburgers or pizza for twelve. YMMV.