Things I Should Have Known at 20 • Hacker News Board

Re: Things I Should Have Known at 20

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Post by shin_lao » Fri, Jun 01, 2012, 7:34 AM UTC

nazgulnarsil wrote: post #87

shin_lao wrote: post #83

These lists always miss the point. For example, the list is most likely right about sleep. However, if you're not sleeping enough you'll most likely say "It's ok man, it's under control". Only when experiencing personally the damages of sleep deprivation you'll say "I should sleep more". Not because you read it on a list or your friend tells you. As for six packs, yes, it's important, because it will insulate you fro…

crunches have nothing to do with a six pack. follow the link he provided.

It's a bit OOT, but, allow me to retort.

I'm not a big fan of intermittent fasting or any 'program' for that matter.

What I'd like to say, from personal experience, is that nothing beats a balanced diet and regular exercise. No program, no "method". Just an old fashioned healthy life.

And sorry, but if you want a six packs, at some point, you'll have to sweat for it.

Re: Things I Should Have Known at 20

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Post by gizzlon » Fri, Jun 01, 2012, 7:36 AM UTC

Liked it, but he kind of goes against himself:

"Otherwise known as morons on the internet telling me about the world like they know better. God, these people are unbelievable"

http://inoveryourhead.net/how-to-recognize-an-idiot/

ops..

Re: Things I Should Have Known at 20

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Post by revorad » Fri, Jun 01, 2012, 7:53 AM UTC

pg wrote: post #67

Any book worth reading is worth reading slowly.

That was one of the things I always thought was weird about me. All my friends always showed off how quickly they read books. And it took me ages - I would keep re-reading lines and paragraphs that I liked.

Now, I can just say, "Did you know PG does that too?".

Re: Things I Should Have Known at 20

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Post by JonnieCache » Fri, Jun 01, 2012, 7:55 AM UTC

raldi wrote: post #3

#21: Floating navbars are an abomination and make your site incredibly frustrating to read on a mobile device -- especially in landscape mode. At least put an X button on that thing.

Also, if you're going to make a gimmicky website like that, at least have the decency to have something happen when I click on the door or the fan or whatever.

Re: Things I Should Have Known at 20

#95

Post by sentinel » Fri, Jun 01, 2012, 8:00 AM UTC

An old man once told me I shouldn't follow anyone's advice and just figure shit out for myself in life. I wasn't sure what to do...

Re: Things I Should Have Known at 20

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Post by zobzu » Fri, Jun 01, 2012, 8:05 AM UTC

Be superman!

Or you know, you can also just

1/ live

2/ think, learn, try on your own instead of reading blogs that are telling you to be superman (cause of course you've the will power for that right?)

works rather well.

Re: Things I Should Have Known at 20

#97

Post by zobzu » Fri, Jun 01, 2012, 8:08 AM UTC

rimantas wrote: post #60

SkyMarshal wrote: post #2

I thought this was going to be BS, as I do all numbered lists [1], but it's actually pretty good. Here's a TLDR, but the elaborations on each point are worth reading: 1. The world is trying to keep you stupid. 2. Do not have faith in institutions to educate you. 3. Read as much as you can. Learn to speed read with high retention. 4. Connect with everyone, all the time. 5. Don’t waste time being shy. 6. If you feel we…

> 1. The world is trying to keep you stupid. No it doesn't. Quite the opposite. While the idea that less educated are easier to manipulate is true the item on the list says expresses a different idea. > 2. Do not have faith in institutions to educate you. You can only educate yourself. However institutions can help a lot. As for outdated curriculum: guess how old Newtonian physics and calculus is. Now think how many…

Thanks

Re: Things I Should Have Known at 20

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Post by StavrosK » Fri, Jun 01, 2012, 8:10 AM UTC

pg wrote: post #67

Any book worth reading is worth reading slowly.

Why? If you're reading for leisure, sure, but if you're reading for information or experience, it makes sense you'd want to read as many books as possible, hence as quickly as possible.

Re: Things I Should Have Known at 20

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Post by zobzu » Fri, Jun 01, 2012, 8:11 AM UTC

a_bonobo wrote: post #36

I'm not a fan of speed reading. In my experience, "gulping down" a book instead of "savouring" it leads to a rough comprehension of what the book is trying to tell you, so if someone asks you'll be able to give a brief summary. But if you take your time (with a pencil) you'll be able to actually follow the person's trail of thought that went into writing what you're reading, ultimately helping you in making similar c…

speed reading is fun. it ends up generating people who just tell you a few key sentences or words they have read, genuinely thinking they're saying something smart/that make sense etc.

While they generally don't grasp the meaning, subject, of what they're saying. It's this must-have-read-everything syndrome, but you don't actually gain anything from it. Just like the hundred of news items on HN tbh.

Re: Things I Should Have Known at 20

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Post by StavrosK » Fri, Jun 01, 2012, 8:15 AM UTC

shin_lao wrote: post #91

nazgulnarsil wrote: post #87

Earlier quoted context omitted.

crunches have nothing to do with a six pack. follow the link he provided.

It's a bit OOT, but, allow me to retort. I'm not a big fan of intermittent fasting or any 'program' for that matter. What I'd like to say, from personal experience, is that nothing beats a balanced diet and regular exercise. No program, no "method". Just an old fashioned healthy life. And sorry, but if you want a six packs, at some point, you'll have to sweat for it.

Nobody said you don't have to sweat for it. I'm currently in the process of getting one, and I do no crunches (although I'm sure they help). Also, a sixpack has nothing to do with fitness (other than that you incidentally get fit). It's purely for aesthetic reasons.

Me, I was working out anyway, so I figured I'd lose the fat to look lean as well.