adult hobbies worth trying
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adult hobbies worth trying
In an age of instrumentalization, the hobbyist is a subversive: he insists that some things are worth doing for themselves alone, despite offering no payoffs in terms of productivity or profit. The derision we heap upon the avid stamp collector or train spotter might really be a kind of defense mechanism, to spare us from confronting the... See more
Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals
WHAT IS GRUEL?
This is gruel:
“In a world that rewards hustle, it feels almost radical to do something simply because it brings you joy. Not because it makes you money. Not because it advances your career. Not because it looks impressive on a resume or performs well on social media. But just because you like it. Because it soothes something tender... See more
This is gruel:
“In a world that rewards hustle, it feels almost radical to do something simply because it brings you joy. Not because it makes you money. Not because it advances your career. Not because it looks impressive on a resume or performs well on social media. But just because you like it. Because it soothes something tender... See more
Will Storr on Substack
As a society obsessed with productivity, where every minute must be optimized, we’ve slowly forgotten one of the most valuable parts of our childhood (and being human).
Embracing creativity without any pressure or performance.
To be silly and enjoy the process
To give our nervous system a minute to breathe
Connecting again with ourselves and others
Reme
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