I love this. Awesome. Just awesome. Seems like a great way to stay grounded and keep perspective (along with staying active and giving you structure). Keep it up.
My low-paying, early-morning, exertion-requiring job
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#62how did you find such a job, and how can someone find a similar kind?
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#63Comments here seem to be missing the larger point; that being surrounded by tech all the time can be a disorienting experience.
Really, this issue isn't specific only to tech circles. You can get used to your own surroundings in any job and forget that a wider world exists.
It is extremely important to stay grounded so that you don't lose touch with the world around you. I think this guy's approach is admirable, though perhaps he should be getting more sleep.
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#64Wonderful idea!
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#65I'd much rather do that than pay to join a gym. Feels more productive and helpful.
The accountability is key, too. Joining a gym you can go whenever you want -- which also means you can not go whenever you don't want. If people are relying on you for their morning bagels, you don't have an option, and removing the choice to opt-out can be crucial.
> which also means you can not go whenever you don't want.
So ... I still have to go?
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#66I could be mistaken, but I mapped the route and it looked like his job entails biking 1.6 miles . Big whoop.
...and if you actually read the article you'd see that the distance involved is completely inessential to his purpose. Also, you don't know him or how many bagels he's hauling around. I can guarantee you that I can find a balance between any given person and some number of bagels such that physical exertion happens in a "measly" 1.6 miles.
50 bagels. it's in the first sentence.
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#67Thats a wonderful idea. Two great points that resonated with me:
1. Having a commitment that forces you out of bed.
2. Involving yourself in something that's not your regular normal "world" can be so refreshing.
I would like to try this at some point. But I don't how I would start finding a job like that without contacts. Any insight on that from the OP would be great.
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#68Comments here seem to be missing the larger point; that being surrounded by tech all the time can be a disorienting experience. Really, this issue isn't specific only to tech circles. You can get used to your own surroundings in any job and forget that a wider world exists. It is extremely important to stay grounded so that you don't lose touch with the world around you. I think this guy's approach is admirable, thou…
Stepping away from the computer and doing something totally different can be a really energizing experience.
Having a hobby that is not associated with tech is the most typical route people take, but getting paid to do something different is a great idea.
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#69Earlier quoted context omitted.
Stop drinking coffee. About 7 years ago I cut out all caffeine and I've found myself being less tired and more alert in the morning. Granted there are days where I don't want to drag myself out of bed mainly when I know I need sleep, but I no longer feel like a zombie until coffee in the mornings.
I actually only drink ~2 cups of coffee a week (one of which I'm just finishing right now at Awaken :).
If I had access to free coffee every morning I would grab 2 cups every morning. :-)
I do get what you're doing here. By making an external commitment to people, you simultaneously get up on time to meet your commitment, feel better about meeting it, and get a little exercise. And $35 a week can pay for a round trip ticket to Hawaii at the end of the year.
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#70Thats a wonderful idea. Two great points that resonated with me: 1. Having a commitment that forces you out of bed. 2. Involving yourself in something that's not your regular normal "world" can be so refreshing. I would like to try this at some point. But I don't how I would start finding a job like that without contacts. Any insight on that from the OP would be great.
I was just sitting in the coffee shop (Awaken) and saw a poster advertising the job. Shot them an email and signed up. I think I got really lucky, but I'm sure there are similar opportunities out there.