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For anyone reading this, I don't know what exactly but there's something between being geeky and loving to snowboard. Writing this as a senior dev: if you ever

For anyone reading this, I don't know what exactly but there's something between being geeky and loving to snowboard. Writing this as a senior dev: if you ever find a possibility to snowboard, DO IT. My best works always come out after a hardcore day of snowboarding (approaching 3000 kcals) then working on my computer sipping some espresso. I firmly believe there is something neurologically triggering between snowboarding and creative/engineer-mindset thinking. I know this is anectodal and definitely not scientific, but worth giving a shot.

maccard 5y ago
I've had the same experience with most forms of rigorous exercise. I used to row in college, and I was by far the most productive during the winter on the days where we did our long sessions (20-25km, 2-3 hours of hard work), seconded only by days where I was weight training in the mornings. This is coming from someone who is definitely an evening person rather than a morning person
- can16358p 5y ago
  I'm on the same boat regarding being a winter and an evening person. Both in physical and mental activity, I feel MUCH better in winter and evening, so I'm naturally more inclined towards winter activities and night shifts.
wink 5y ago
I don't think there's any correlation at all. I grew up kinda near the Alps and my parents and basically every single one of their friends was skiing as long as their age and physical fitness allowed. I learned to ski as a kid and most of my peers also did (went for a week of skiing at school in 6th grade as well) - so of course when it was "kinda new" in the late 90s I also tried snowboarding - and I liked it even more, so I've been doing that sparingly since then. All the people I know who do that kind of stuff prefer snowboarding, except a few die hard ski fans. Maybe it's different if going to a mountain is a huge expensive weekend or week-long vacation for you, then I can see the relation. People in tech = money to go snowboarding.
- can16358p 5y ago
  It might be chasing what you don't have. You grew up in the Alps and "had always access to right away" in a rough sense. I grew up away and it was a planned event to schedule a vacation/trip to the Alps abroad, making it relatively more valuable (regardless of the financial aspects).
  - wink 5y ago
    No disagreement here, but my point was mainly on the demographics. I'm pretty sure there are just as many 'typically well-off' groups that would do skiing OR snowboarding, like lawyers, doctors, or engineers. Then again lawyers have this stuffy aura to them, maybe they prefer skiing? ;)
    - can16358p 5y ago
      Yup. I see your point and totally agree. About the demographics I'd love to see some statistics about different professions and their skiing vs snowboarding preference. Might have nice sociological/psychological points of interest there.
slingnow 5y ago
You're right. Since you enjoyed it, EVERYONE will enjoy it!! I'm sure there's a neurological link SPECIFICALLY between snowboarding and creativity!!
- can16358p 5y ago
  I've implied that there is no scientific backing and that is just anectodal more than once in my comment. Your comment doesn't add anything to the conversation other than sarcastically attacking just for the sake of it.

maccard 5y ago

I've had the same experience with most forms of rigorous exercise. I used to row in college, and I was by far the most productive during the winter on the days where we did our long sessions (20-25km, 2-3 hours of hard work), seconded only by days where I was weight training in the mornings. This is coming from someone who is definitely an evening person rather than a morning person

can16358p 5y ago
I'm on the same boat regarding being a winter and an evening person. Both in physical and mental activity, I feel MUCH better in winter and evening, so I'm naturally more inclined towards winter activities and night shifts.

wink 5y ago

I don't think there's any correlation at all. I grew up kinda near the Alps and my parents and basically every single one of their friends was skiing as long as their age and physical fitness allowed. I learned to ski as a kid and most of my peers also did (went for a week of skiing at school in 6th grade as well) - so of course when it was "kinda new" in the late 90s I also tried snowboarding - and I liked it even more, so I've been doing that sparingly since then. All the people I know who do that kind of stuff prefer snowboarding, except a few die hard ski fans. Maybe it's different if going to a mountain is a huge expensive weekend or week-long vacation for you, then I can see the relation. People in tech = money to go snowboarding.

can16358p 5y ago
It might be chasing what you don't have. You grew up in the Alps and "had always access to right away" in a rough sense. I grew up away and it was a planned event to schedule a vacation/trip to the Alps abroad, making it relatively more valuable (regardless of the financial aspects).
- wink 5y ago
  No disagreement here, but my point was mainly on the demographics. I'm pretty sure there are just as many 'typically well-off' groups that would do skiing OR snowboarding, like lawyers, doctors, or engineers. Then again lawyers have this stuffy aura to them, maybe they prefer skiing? ;)
  - can16358p 5y ago
    Yup. I see your point and totally agree. About the demographics I'd love to see some statistics about different professions and their skiing vs snowboarding preference. Might have nice sociological/psychological points of interest there.

slingnow 5y ago

You're right. Since you enjoyed it, EVERYONE will enjoy it!! I'm sure there's a neurological link SPECIFICALLY between snowboarding and creativity!!

can16358p 5y ago
I've implied that there is no scientific backing and that is just anectodal more than once in my comment. Your comment doesn't add anything to the conversation other than sarcastically attacking just for the sake of it.