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I completely agree that hobbies are largely beneficial to the mental health of founders. I have several, and they help keep me sane. On a side note, how much m
by char 16y ago
I completely agree that hobbies are largely beneficial to the mental health of founders. I have several, and they help keep me sane.
On a side note, how much money does this guy HAVE? I mean, 'scuba diving with sharks'? 'Spelunking in New Zealand'?? 'Riding sheep at a rodeo'?!
My hobbies include things like crossword puzzles, tennis, frisbee, piano, and knitting. They are great for the startup budget. Also, video games.
- ido 16y agoI like how among those he has stuff like "make fire" :)
- baguasquirrel 16y agoYea, some of my other startup fwenz and I have planned out playing games about 3 years after they come out so that we can get them on the cheap. And we figured this out before the xkcd comic of the same topic. xD
- metachris 16y agoI can recommend one 'hobby' above all, especially for programmers and all people working intensely on projects: rock climbing! It's a great hobby/sport: It is free (just get the initial equipment: shoes and a harness), you'll get to wonderful places in nature, it's exciting and challenging, you'll get better very quickly and notice it, you'll meet many nice people, it's a great combination for using both body and brain(!), and most of all: It forces you to stop thinking about projects! If you climb, your mind will be _instantly_ free of all everyday business. Imo the easiest way to start is finding a beginner climbing group around your location; there are plenty - especially in the US and Europe.
- Cmccann7 16y agoRock climbing is a great idea! Some of my friends used to climb in San Luis Obispo but I never set aside the time to join them and learn. I'll have to add this to the list, thanks for the suggestion :)