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I can relate to that and part of it is probably because we don't want to be left out, we don't want to miss the latest technology that will make us obsolete, et

by tcrews 10y ago

I can relate to that and part of it is probably because we don't want to be left out, we don't want to miss the latest technology that will make us obsolete, etc. 1) Reading HN all the time creates a false sense that things are moving much faster than they really are. 2) I'd suggesting reading "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck" and it'll remind you your time is finite https://www.amazon.com/Subtle-Art-Not-Giving-Counterintuitive/dp/0062457713 https://www.amazon.com/Subtle-Art-Not-Giving-Counterintuitiv...

bogomipz 10y ago
I couldn't help but see an irony in the Amazon description for this book considering the subject being discussed :) "In this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be "positive" all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people." That being said this looks interesting and I am going to give this a read. Thanks for the tip!
- tcrews 10y ago
  Indeed. The book is really good in the first half. The second half is a mishmash of common sense advice, but I still found it useful.
sean_patel 10y ago
Absolutely no need to buy the book. Just read his original blog post that is more or less a TLDR; version of this bloated Amazon book. It made a huge difference in my work life. Everytime I found myself in a dumb user or arrogant dev or inept manager type situation (in meetings or emails or face-2-face), I would think back to this blog post and instantly feel better. Mark Manson "THE SUBTLE ART OF NOT GIVING A F_CK" (12 minute read) => https://markmanson.net/not-giving-a-fuck https://markmanson.net/not-giving-a-fuck
- ppgn 10y ago
  Thanks for the TLDR!
_audakel 10y ago
Also may give the false impression that you are becoming smarter though contact with constant flow of info
_audakel 10y ago
The art of not giving a fuck link was actually pretty good read

by tcrews 10y ago

bogomipz 10y ago

I couldn't help but see an irony in the Amazon description for this book considering the subject being discussed :) "In this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be "positive" all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people." That being said this looks interesting and I am going to give this a read. Thanks for the tip!

tcrews 10y ago
Indeed. The book is really good in the first half. The second half is a mishmash of common sense advice, but I still found it useful.

sean_patel 10y ago

Absolutely no need to buy the book. Just read his original blog post that is more or less a TLDR; version of this bloated Amazon book. It made a huge difference in my work life. Everytime I found myself in a dumb user or arrogant dev or inept manager type situation (in meetings or emails or face-2-face), I would think back to this blog post and instantly feel better. Mark Manson "THE SUBTLE ART OF NOT GIVING A F_CK" (12 minute read) => https://markmanson.net/not-giving-a-fuck https://markmanson.net/not-giving-a-fuck

ppgn 10y ago
Thanks for the TLDR!

_audakel 10y ago

Also may give the false impression that you are becoming smarter though contact with constant flow of info

_audakel 10y ago

The art of not giving a fuck link was actually pretty good read