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I think it is not really possible to fill all your time with "productive" activities, so to speak. I mean we are on HN, which is in general mostly a fun social
by bloomca 1y ago
I think it is not really possible to fill all your time with "productive" activities, so to speak. I mean we are on HN, which is in general mostly a fun social network.
It is not a bad thing, just all about balance. If you are focused and consistently dedicate even little time to some activities you can achieve incredible results.
- lm28469 1y agoMost of the time you'd be better off sitting in silence for 10 min rather than reading the latest news cycle or doomscrolling on social media. Sometimes doing nothing is more productive than attempting to fill the gaps with meaningless noise
- pmg101 1y agoBut doing nothing doesn't fulfill the required function, which is distraction from existential dread. Watching TV does. People do a lot of that too. Anything to save observing things as they are or reflecting on them.
- baxtr 1y agoThis comment is so profound. Thanks for sharing this insight