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02-25-2021, 11:04 AM
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For people finished education how do you keep your mind sharp
And how do you choose what to invest your time in?
Do you think there's a point in reading just for the sake of it? I've been reading a lot of economics over the pandemic but I'm asking myself what's the point? It's all such internal knowledge. It's too abstract to be practical or employable and not interesting to most people to be able to talk to anyone about? Feels badman. You also know at the back of your mind that there's much more depth to economics than these "casual" books suggest. You might read MODERN MONETARY THEORY by Kelton and then realise that you don't know enough information to verify her claims. You're pretty much just relying on her expertise and maybe contravening expertise if her philosophy doesnt resonate with your intuitive outlook
I wish I was a low inhib extrovert who just got by his degree and then had connections to get in somewhere. Being an expert doesn't matter, they just get the job done and make bank.
Do you think there's a point in reading just for the sake of it? I've been reading a lot of economics over the pandemic but I'm asking myself what's the point? It's all such internal knowledge. It's too abstract to be practical or employable and not interesting to most people to be able to talk to anyone about? Feels badman. You also know at the back of your mind that there's much more depth to economics than these "casual" books suggest. You might read MODERN MONETARY THEORY by Kelton and then realise that you don't know enough information to verify her claims. You're pretty much just relying on her expertise and maybe contravening expertise if her philosophy doesnt resonate with your intuitive outlook
I wish I was a low inhib extrovert who just got by his degree and then had connections to get in somewhere. Being an expert doesn't matter, they just get the job done and make bank.
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02-25-2021, 11:11 AM
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What if I told you that your mind was never sharp?
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02-25-2021, 11:16 AM
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So? Do you enjoy what you're reading and how you're spending your time? Not all of your learning has to have an end goal. I will probably never discuss what I'm learning and spending my time on right now with anyone and I'm good with that.
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02-25-2021, 11:18 AM
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I learn new skills. Iโll enroll in courses at the CC, or take courses on sites like Udemy.
Auditing classes at a 4 year university is pretty cost prohibitive sadly.
Auditing classes at a 4 year university is pretty cost prohibitive sadly.
02-25-2021, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted By AlamedaBoy⏩
Basically 99% of the stuff out there that is available for readingAnd how do you choose what to invest your time in?
Do you think there's a point in reading just for the sake of it? I've been reading a lot of economics over the pandemic but I'm asking myself what's the point? It's all such internal knowledge. It's too abstract to be practical or employable and not interesting to most people to be able to talk to anyone about? Feels badman. You also know at the back of your mind that there's much more depth to economics than these "casual" books suggest.You might read MODERN MONETARY THEORY by Kelton and then realise that you don't know enough information to verify her claims. You're pretty much just relying on her expertise and maybe contravening expertise if her philosophy doesnt resonate with your intuitive outlook
I wish I was a low inhib extrovert who just got by his degree and then had connections to get in somewhere. Being an expert doesn't matter, they just get the job done and make bank.
Do you think there's a point in reading just for the sake of it? I've been reading a lot of economics over the pandemic but I'm asking myself what's the point? It's all such internal knowledge. It's too abstract to be practical or employable and not interesting to most people to be able to talk to anyone about? Feels badman. You also know at the back of your mind that there's much more depth to economics than these "casual" books suggest.You might read MODERN MONETARY THEORY by Kelton and then realise that you don't know enough information to verify her claims. You're pretty much just relying on her expertise and maybe contravening expertise if her philosophy doesnt resonate with your intuitive outlook
I wish I was a low inhib extrovert who just got by his degree and then had connections to get in somewhere. Being an expert doesn't matter, they just get the job done and make bank.
02-25-2021, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted By monster0ultra⏩
Repped for truth. I used to be one of those selfimprovementcels until I realized it was all bullchit. Doers do. End of story. If you actually need motivation, your tour is over.Is it good for grade school kids to learn a broad range of topics to have a basic understanding of the world? Absolutely.
But as an adult, you need to specialize. Having a million self improvement ideas is mental masturbation. The people reading X books a day and taking cold showers and waking up early and not watching porn get a feeling of accomplishment but accomplish fuk all as far as actually getting anything done. You need to pick 1 thing and focus and work hard at it. A dumbass tradie mows lawns all day is still going develop the skills to be a top notch landscaper one day because he's working at it every day.
How this ties into my earlier point is that we're not all born to be elon musk. You need to be realistic about how smart and talented you are, and you need to be realistic about the fact that luck matters more than anything. Based on those factors, you need to decide on 1 thing to specialize in that's as high as you'll go in life.
But as an adult, you need to specialize. Having a million self improvement ideas is mental masturbation. The people reading X books a day and taking cold showers and waking up early and not watching porn get a feeling of accomplishment but accomplish fuk all as far as actually getting anything done. You need to pick 1 thing and focus and work hard at it. A dumbass tradie mows lawns all day is still going develop the skills to be a top notch landscaper one day because he's working at it every day.
How this ties into my earlier point is that we're not all born to be elon musk. You need to be realistic about how smart and talented you are, and you need to be realistic about the fact that luck matters more than anything. Based on those factors, you need to decide on 1 thing to specialize in that's as high as you'll go in life.
02-25-2021, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted By MetroBrah⏩
I used to think the same way. In my honest opinion, id say life is a better teacher than any self improvement books out there. im srsRepped for truth. I used to be one of those selfimprovementcels until I realized it was all bullchit. Doers do. End of story. If you actually need motivation, your tour is over.
02-25-2021, 11:55 AM
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some people naturally take an interest in things like science , nature , music, books, cinema etc etc......some people sit in front of the TV and watch Soaps all their life...........do whatever suits you
02-25-2021, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted By monster0ultra⏩
Yeah. I actually don't think reading is the be all and end all and actually think there are limits to it. The natural one being that someone else has crafted this idea and essentially you're just embracing their idea into your lived experience and outlook. I mostly just do it to pass the time and satiate my curiosity and pseudo intellectualsm. I prefer reflecting so books allow me to do that. I never got much joy out of films or series but books I just get engrossed in. Of course on some level I want them to be the great equalizer but I realise that there's people out there thriving who have never read half the books or opened themselves to half of the ideas I have. Reading helps me to become a good citizen which is noble in itself but not great in terms of self-actualisation.The brain doesn't work like muscles. You can't progressive overload and continuously grow it.
Think of it like a computer, you can improve the operating system a little bit but the nothing can be done about the hardware itself.
How smart you are is just one of those things that's assigned at birth and there's nothing you can do about it.
I'm not trying to be a downer but the reality is, the truly smart high achieving people aren't learners. That's not to say that they don't learn, that's to say that they don't learn for the sake of learning in a general sense, they just pick a task and do it, they didn't train to be able to have the ability, their brain was already up to the challenge at birth. I'm sorry to say but if you're the type of person who thinks reading X amount of books will make you smarter, you just don't have the mental hardware to accomplish anything notable.
Think of it like a computer, you can improve the operating system a little bit but the nothing can be done about the hardware itself.
How smart you are is just one of those things that's assigned at birth and there's nothing you can do about it.
I'm not trying to be a downer but the reality is, the truly smart high achieving people aren't learners. That's not to say that they don't learn, that's to say that they don't learn for the sake of learning in a general sense, they just pick a task and do it, they didn't train to be able to have the ability, their brain was already up to the challenge at birth. I'm sorry to say but if you're the type of person who thinks reading X amount of books will make you smarter, you just don't have the mental hardware to accomplish anything notable.
As for your last sentence I am reminded of the Tyler Durden Fight Club quote. However, much more depressing than what Durden declared, not only are we not gonna be rock stars or movie gods, we probably won't even be moderately notable in some generic professional job.
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02-25-2021, 12:01 PM
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If you want to build a skill it's like anything else:
1 - Read topics on it to build knowledge
2 - Set a goal to apply those topics to
3 - Repeat
You can't just use one because you need to factor in experience. There's never a limit to improve unless you're dead but you can't just read a book and magically do the thing.
1 - Read topics on it to build knowledge
2 - Set a goal to apply those topics to
3 - Repeat
You can't just use one because you need to factor in experience. There's never a limit to improve unless you're dead but you can't just read a book and magically do the thing.
02-25-2021, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted By neondevil⏩
I think I need a job in the field I am interested in so I can achieve a sense of accomplishment. Right now, am working a zero hour dead end call cente job which is just killing my soul. Working from home makes dead end jobs even worse.If you want to build a skill it's like anything else:
1 - Read topics on it to build knowledge
2 - Set a goal to apply those topics to
3 - Repeat
You can't just use one because you need to factor in experience. There's never a limit to improve unless you're dead but you can't just read a book and magically do the thing.
1 - Read topics on it to build knowledge
2 - Set a goal to apply those topics to
3 - Repeat
You can't just use one because you need to factor in experience. There's never a limit to improve unless you're dead but you can't just read a book and magically do the thing.
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02-25-2021, 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted By AlamedaBoy⏩
You either need a job in the field or you have to start small in some way doing the thing you're trying to do. Otherwise what was the point of reading all that stuff?I think I need a job in the field I am interested in so I can achieve a sense of accomplishment. Right now, am working a zero hour dead end call cente job which is just killing my soul. Working from home makes dead end jobs even worse.
02-25-2021, 12:11 PM
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It's actually so bleak. I think am at the stage of my life where I'm struggling to find meaning and now having a professional career is like my way of cementing my identity in the world. In order to do that I now have grand visions of myself as head of the IMF or some ****. Something to keep my soul alive and have something to work towards.
Pretty hopeless all things considered. I miss when my biggest concern was (not) being attractive to girls
Pretty hopeless all things considered. I miss when my biggest concern was (not) being attractive to girls
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02-25-2021, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted By AlamedaBoy⏩
WFH sucks for everyone tbf, I'm an accountant and every day is similar rn.I think I need a job in the field I am interested in so I can achieve a sense of accomplishment. Right now, am working a zero hour dead end call cente job which is just killing my soul. Working from home makes dead end jobs even worse.
Are you applying for jobs in that field mate?
02-25-2021, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted By BritishTwit⏩
Let's get back to the offices on a hybrid model ASAP. Monday and Wednesday WFH would be slick. Always like Thuesday and Friday office vibes.WFH sucks for everyone tbf, I'm an accountant and every day is similar rn.
Are you applying for jobs in that field mate?
Are you applying for jobs in that field mate?
Yeah man, applied for some roles in Central Bank, NGO's, some investment firms and think tanks and internships with the EU( No Brexit hate haha) Have a good chance for a job in Zurich Insurance which could potentially lead to better things. If nothing else would open up my world and give me more life experience. In a rut right now.
But getting knocked back quite a bit as well. My net hasn't been cast very wide so not sure how much of a hit to my confidence I should take it to be but at same time, I'm getting older so it's time for some results sooner rather than later
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02-25-2021, 12:27 PM
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Personally, Ive been relearning history. The real history, not the fabrications we're taught in the US. Has given me a TON of insight as to why things are the way they are, who is in power, and where we're headed.
Thought I was a history buff, until I found out nearly everything I "learned" was a spin or a flat out lie.
Sooo much wisdom from the minds of old srs
Thought I was a history buff, until I found out nearly everything I "learned" was a spin or a flat out lie.
Sooo much wisdom from the minds of old srs
02-25-2021, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted By knightofday⏩
Nice man. History is sick. I need to delve in deep. I used to love pre industrial revolution history because I felt it allowed more guess work and imagination but over time I'm more interested in the post IR world. What's the most glaring revised fact or version of events that you disovered?Personally, Ive been relearning history. The real history, not the fabrications we're taught in the US. Has given me a TON of insight as to why things are the way they are, who is in power, and where we're headed.
Thought I was a history buff, until I found out nearly everything I "learned" was a spin or a flat out lie.
Sooo much wisdom from the minds of old srs
Thought I was a history buff, until I found out nearly everything I "learned" was a spin or a flat out lie.
Sooo much wisdom from the minds of old srs
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02-25-2021, 10:29 PM
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Whatever field you're in there's always something to learn about man. If you don't want to go there find a hobby that's interesting and you know nothing about, boom-thousands of hours of reading and/or learning how to do chit.
Also, you're education never really ends. Formal education sucks a fat one because there's so much extraneous bullchit, it's almost better after your formal ed is over.
Also, you're education never really ends. Formal education sucks a fat one because there's so much extraneous bullchit, it's almost better after your formal ed is over.
Virtue is its own reward.
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Originally Posted By monster0ultra⏩
That is so fuking stupid dude.The brain doesn't work like muscles. You can't progressive overload and continuously grow it.
Think of it like a computer, you can improve the operating system a little bit but the nothing can be done about the hardware itself.
How smart you are is just one of those things that's assigned at birth and there's nothing you can do about it.
I'm not trying to be a downer but the reality is, the truly smart high achieving people aren't learners. That's not to say that they don't learn, that's to say that they don't learn for the sake of learning in a general sense, they just pick a task and do it, they didn't train to be able to have the ability, their brain was already up to the challenge at birth. I'm sorry to say but if you're the type of person who thinks reading X amount of books will make you smarter, you just don't have the mental hardware to accomplish anything notable.
Think of it like a computer, you can improve the operating system a little bit but the nothing can be done about the hardware itself.
How smart you are is just one of those things that's assigned at birth and there's nothing you can do about it.
I'm not trying to be a downer but the reality is, the truly smart high achieving people aren't learners. That's not to say that they don't learn, that's to say that they don't learn for the sake of learning in a general sense, they just pick a task and do it, they didn't train to be able to have the ability, their brain was already up to the challenge at birth. I'm sorry to say but if you're the type of person who thinks reading X amount of books will make you smarter, you just don't have the mental hardware to accomplish anything notable.
The brain DOES work like a muscle.
What you are talking about is essentially, okay, a 5'4 guy is never going to set the world record in bench press even if he trains forever. It's going to be a 6'5 manmore every single time setting those world records.
But what you are saying is just WRONG. A 5'4 guy can train to hit a bigger bench than a 5'11 guy. A low IQ can train their brain to be sharper than someone with a high IQ.
That is how the brain works.
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