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Part of my strategy for the company I'm developing means working in sync with what seems optimal in the long term. Based upon what I've gleaned from the Happin

Part of my strategy for the company I'm developing means working in sync with what seems optimal in the long term. Based upon what I've gleaned from the Happiness Hypothesis, this means daily I do the following: - Meditation (Space for subconscious processing of problems to bubble up) - Time spent with Family / Friends (One of the key processes for happiness) - Exercise (Preferably in nature) - Cooking / Eating well - Making progress on a Goal (Users added, etc.) - Continuing a practice towards mastery (IE Skateboarding/photography/writing) - Giving back in some way It's a lot to squeeze into a life, and on top of that, building a business. Doesn't leave much time for TV and games. But I think most business is done in an unsustainable process, one that burns people out. If you want to work optimally, you've got to have time away from the meat grinder.

doublerebel 14y ago
You've said this all better than I could. Playing video games just wasn't rewarding enough for me compared to outdoor activity, which is social and keeps me in shape. Most of the TV I watch is sports and movies, which are experiences I can share and talk about with all kinds of people. I'm always working towards being a better musician -- I write music and DJ locally -- which is very rewarding. But I'm also always trying to be there for family and friends as well as pay forward what I've been lucky to receive. When I feel healthy and socially rewarded I am the most confident and do the best work. When I'm not feeling healthy I'm not as sociable, so eating well and staying in shape are the most important aspects for my balance and sustainability. Spending time taking care of the important aspects of my life forces me to take that time away from work. I also work more efficiently when I know I have something to look forward to. In this age of technology it is easy to feel smart by knowing a million facts. But I believe the old adage "Know thyself [to know God]" exists in cultures ancient to present for very good reasons. If I truly want to reach my goals I have to first fully understand what and why they are.
caw 14y ago
Those are pretty good principles, and I'm not sure that I can add anything that those don't already cover. I personally combine meditation, exercise, and friends by doing martial arts. Overall I think it's one of the better things I've decided to do in life, especially now when I can appreciate what it teaches (I'm not sure I would appreciate it the same extent 5 years ago).

doublerebel 14y ago

You've said this all better than I could. Playing video games just wasn't rewarding enough for me compared to outdoor activity, which is social and keeps me in shape. Most of the TV I watch is sports and movies, which are experiences I can share and talk about with all kinds of people. I'm always working towards being a better musician -- I write music and DJ locally -- which is very rewarding. But I'm also always trying to be there for family and friends as well as pay forward what I've been lucky to receive. When I feel healthy and socially rewarded I am the most confident and do the best work. When I'm not feeling healthy I'm not as sociable, so eating well and staying in shape are the most important aspects for my balance and sustainability. Spending time taking care of the important aspects of my life forces me to take that time away from work. I also work more efficiently when I know I have something to look forward to. In this age of technology it is easy to feel smart by knowing a million facts. But I believe the old adage "Know thyself [to know God]" exists in cultures ancient to present for very good reasons. If I truly want to reach my goals I have to first fully understand what and why they are.

caw 14y ago

Those are pretty good principles, and I'm not sure that I can add anything that those don't already cover. I personally combine meditation, exercise, and friends by doing martial arts. Overall I think it's one of the better things I've decided to do in life, especially now when I can appreciate what it teaches (I'm not sure I would appreciate it the same extent 5 years ago).