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Hah, I'm 19 and relate to this sentiment far too well, except just thinking back on the last 4-5 years. I just spent the last 3 months away from the internet,
by Breefield 15y ago
Hah, I'm 19 and relate to this sentiment far too well, except just thinking back on the last 4-5 years.
I just spent the last 3 months away from the internet, and it was ridiculously mind-clearing. Burning Man turned into chasing a girl around the West Coast, turned into coming back to NYC and quitting my job so I can do more of what I want.
I still haven't really gotten back into Twitter, Tumblr, Facebook like I was before I left.
I'm not sure how I feel that mental clarity and this 'new idea ADD' are related. But I definitely feel more centered now. Reflection is key, and you're doing that. I think that's the first step toward doing what you want to do.
[edit] I think what I'm trying to say is, eliminate distractions, reflect, and follow your gut.
- jaysonelliot 15y agoHey, as a 40-year-old, let me just say you're doing it right. The cool thing about being 19 is you could fuck up totally for, like, five years and still be young enough to start completely over. Bravo on learning to focus, bravo on chasing a girl around the West Coast, and bravo on following your gut. Keep it up, the 40-year-old you will thank 19-year-old you for it one day.
- zobzu 15y agoif only more people would think that way... the world could be a better place. Self reflection, criticism, and being able to detach yourself from things that control our though and behavior.