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Those projects I want to work on didn't jump into my head unbidden. The ideas arose from years of coming to grips with real-world problems that don't have entir
by theorique 13y ago
Those projects I want to work on didn't jump into my head unbidden. The ideas arose from years of coming to grips with real-world problems that don't have entirely satisfactory solutions. If I untether myself from the work that led to the ideas I want to pursue, then where will the next ideas come from? And how will I know whether they are worth pursuing?
Excellent insight. One of the issues with the retired leisure lifestyle is that your scope narrows and you don't have very many interesting problems to work on. ("steak or lobster?", "Gstaad or Monaco?")
- ahomescu1 13y ago> Excellent insight. One of the issues with the retired leisure lifestyle is that your scope narrows and you don't have very many interesting problems to work on. ("steak or lobster?", "Gstaad or Monaco?") That's really up to you. No one is stopping rich people from going into scientific research or philanthropy (for an example, look at Bill Gates).
- theorique 13y agoWhat I mean is that a lifestyle of constant luxury and leisure provides no problems, no resistance. Whereas taking on actual challenges - as BG has done - provides things against which to struggle, and stimulates creativity. You're right that it's a conscious choice. Choosing the "easy way" means that you aren't likely to be as creative and productive as if you take on complex challenges.