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didn't read the article closely, but i'm sick of people getting memed into caring about things like intermittent fasting and honey vinegar drinks (???) and mind

didn't read the article closely, but i'm sick of people getting memed into caring about things like intermittent fasting and honey vinegar drinks (???) and mindfulness meditation apps. It seems like people are unable to focus on the big picture stuff that actually matters (don't get fat, sleep enough, have enough money to not be broke, have good relationships with family and friends, managing stress effectively, etc.). So they get obsessed with these random things nobody gives a fuck about and fail at the big picture stuff.

rlayton2 9y ago
Yeah, I had a mental argument with myself on Nootropics. I was starting to investigate them and just thought "Hold on, you aren't even exercising regularly. Do that first.". I'm sure the gains from moving to regular exercise from not-doing-so are going to be a bigger step anyway.
RobertRoberts 9y ago
I find that these things _can_ go hand in hand. Being physically healthy won't make you nicer, but if you are healthy, it's easier to have more patience (as one example of a complimentary benefit). I am nicer and more forgiving when I don't have a sore throat or a migraine. And when I have more energy, I can play with kids instead of taking a nap.
- taneq 9y ago
  I think it's a very analogous situation with wealth, actually. "More money won't make you a better person," but if you're broke and desperate you're more likely to do something shifty to survive. Likewise, being physically healthy and getting enough sleep won't "make you a better person" but if you're sick and chronically sleep-deprived it sure can make you behave like a prick.
  - RobertRoberts 9y ago
    >...but if you're sick and chronically sleep-deprived it sure can make you behave like a prick. Or make it _harder_ to not behave like a prick?
    - taneq 9y ago
      It moves your setpoint for prick/nonprick behaviour changeover along the scale?

rlayton2 9y ago

Yeah, I had a mental argument with myself on Nootropics. I was starting to investigate them and just thought "Hold on, you aren't even exercising regularly. Do that first.". I'm sure the gains from moving to regular exercise from not-doing-so are going to be a bigger step anyway.

RobertRoberts 9y ago

I find that these things _can_ go hand in hand. Being physically healthy won't make you nicer, but if you are healthy, it's easier to have more patience (as one example of a complimentary benefit). I am nicer and more forgiving when I don't have a sore throat or a migraine. And when I have more energy, I can play with kids instead of taking a nap.

taneq 9y ago
I think it's a very analogous situation with wealth, actually. "More money won't make you a better person," but if you're broke and desperate you're more likely to do something shifty to survive. Likewise, being physically healthy and getting enough sleep won't "make you a better person" but if you're sick and chronically sleep-deprived it sure can make you behave like a prick.
- RobertRoberts 9y ago
  >...but if you're sick and chronically sleep-deprived it sure can make you behave like a prick. Or make it _harder_ to not behave like a prick?
  - taneq 9y ago
    It moves your setpoint for prick/nonprick behaviour changeover along the scale?