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Related, this is an excellent story about a millionaire who lost it all to become homeless, and then how he pulled himself back up: https://priceonomics.com/what-its-like-to-fail/
A very exciting story. But in order to be fair, having $500k in savings is nowhere close to being a millionaire.
Consider also: https://theunitofcaring.tumblr.com/post/178856511571/conserv... This is probably the key quote, pointing out that "resource conservation" models (e.g., "spoons") doesn't work for everyone: > I talked recently to someone whose brain works very differently from mine. If they have the structures in place that they need to succeed, they will just keep on being able to do stuff until one of those structures…
As your link says, I think people use a mix of different resource models. For myself, I seem to have a momentum model for "thing-y" work (engineering, paperwork, cleaning, etc.) but a resource model for "people-y" work. Most importantly for me, depleting my "people-y" resource will knock out my "thing-y" faculties: 10 hours of coding leaves me tired but OK and I'll be good to go again the next day. A two hour client…
I wonder if anyone knows a good hack for this problem. I suspect physical exercise works to some extent. Perhaps meditation?
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As your link says, I think people use a mix of different resource models. For myself, I seem to have a momentum model for "thing-y" work (engineering, paperwork, cleaning, etc.) but a resource model for "people-y" work. Most importantly for me, depleting my "people-y" resource will knock out my "thing-y" faculties: 10 hours of coding leaves me tired but OK and I'll be good to go again the next day. A two hour client…
> A two hour client meeting leaves me drained for a couple of days, during which I'll be no good for client meetings OR coding. I wonder if anyone knows a good hack for this problem. I suspect physical exercise works to some extent. Perhaps meditation?
The best I figured out is to maximize energy levels at all times - increases likelihood you'll have any to spare. (Diet, excercise, meditation and the hardest, good amount of sleep.) It is a limited improvement at best.
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As your link says, I think people use a mix of different resource models. For myself, I seem to have a momentum model for "thing-y" work (engineering, paperwork, cleaning, etc.) but a resource model for "people-y" work. Most importantly for me, depleting my "people-y" resource will knock out my "thing-y" faculties: 10 hours of coding leaves me tired but OK and I'll be good to go again the next day. A two hour client…
> A two hour client meeting leaves me drained for a couple of days, during which I'll be no good for client meetings OR coding. I wonder if anyone knows a good hack for this problem. I suspect physical exercise works to some extent. Perhaps meditation?
Earlier quoted context omitted.
As your link says, I think people use a mix of different resource models. For myself, I seem to have a momentum model for "thing-y" work (engineering, paperwork, cleaning, etc.) but a resource model for "people-y" work. Most importantly for me, depleting my "people-y" resource will knock out my "thing-y" faculties: 10 hours of coding leaves me tired but OK and I'll be good to go again the next day. A two hour client…
> A two hour client meeting leaves me drained for a couple of days, during which I'll be no good for client meetings OR coding. I wonder if anyone knows a good hack for this problem. I suspect physical exercise works to some extent. Perhaps meditation?
Earlier quoted context omitted.
As your link says, I think people use a mix of different resource models. For myself, I seem to have a momentum model for "thing-y" work (engineering, paperwork, cleaning, etc.) but a resource model for "people-y" work. Most importantly for me, depleting my "people-y" resource will knock out my "thing-y" faculties: 10 hours of coding leaves me tired but OK and I'll be good to go again the next day. A two hour client…
> A two hour client meeting leaves me drained for a couple of days, during which I'll be no good for client meetings OR coding. I wonder if anyone knows a good hack for this problem. I suspect physical exercise works to some extent. Perhaps meditation?
When I don't, it's usually because the people I'm meeting with just are unwell and germy, even if they aren't actively coughing and sniffling. In such cases, showering as promptly as possible afterwards and engaging in self care to support my immune system helps me recover faster.
I will note the coffee and alcohol mentioned in another comment both have moderate medicinal effects, as does spicy food. (But it does so at a cost because it's a stimulant, not nutritional support. It doesn't give the adrenals more to work with. It just runs them on high, basically.)
Alcohol is an antiseptic and helps kill germs. Anecdotally, I have heard of cases where an improperly prepared meal caused food poisoning in the folks who did not have alcohol with the meal, but not in those who did have alcohol with the meal.
Caffeine boosts the adrenals, which helps with immune function generally and allergies in specific.
YMMV and similar disclaimers.
Consider also: https://theunitofcaring.tumblr.com/post/178856511571/conserv... This is probably the key quote, pointing out that "resource conservation" models (e.g., "spoons") doesn't work for everyone: > I talked recently to someone whose brain works very differently from mine. If they have the structures in place that they need to succeed, they will just keep on being able to do stuff until one of those structures…
As your link says, I think people use a mix of different resource models. For myself, I seem to have a momentum model for "thing-y" work (engineering, paperwork, cleaning, etc.) but a resource model for "people-y" work. Most importantly for me, depleting my "people-y" resource will knock out my "thing-y" faculties: 10 hours of coding leaves me tired but OK and I'll be good to go again the next day. A two hour client…