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I took a stand-up comedy course a couple of years ago. I found out that it takes a long time to come up with material. You can't just sit down and start writi
by techiferous 16y ago
I took a stand-up comedy course a couple of years ago. I found out that it takes a long time to come up with material. You can't just sit down and start writing jokes. They come when they are ready and you'd better be ready to write them down.
When I had some time in the evenings to come up with material I would sit at home without much inspiration. However, I found that when I walked to the convenience store to get a snack, I would inevitably return with at least one new joke idea, maybe more.
Walking was such a predictably good way to loosen up my creativity that when I got stuck I would head for the door and tell my wife, "I'm going to the convenience store to buy a joke."
- moultano 16y ago>"I'm going to the convenience store to buy a joke." What a great meta-punchline. :)
- reneky 16y agoTurns out it's easier to let your mind wander if you're busy with a simple activity, like walking: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/29/science/29tier.html http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/29/science/29tier.html
- eru 16y agoThat's why we all need treadmill desks.
- briancooley 16y agoMy favorite is juggling. I learned how recently after someone on HN posted a link to a Youtube video. At first I found it required a lot of concentration, but now it just takes my mind off coding for a few minutes during a break and it gives my wrists a little stretch away from the keyboard.