Thank you so much for your comment. I agree, quirky hobbies make for the best days.
I used to learn German but now tell myself I don’t have the time (lol). It’s like all of these other activities: without an endgame in mind, when I’ll be “good enough” at it, i can lose some motivation. The problem is, with that end game, i can lose the joy. It’s also so hard without other people to talk with. Rather like writing is so hard without feedback, so thanks for taking the time, truly.
Found you on Notes and I really enjoyed this piece, Chip. So well written.
One important way to combat this harried rush to fill our day with more is to find intrinsically enjoyable flow state activities. The quirkier the better. My personal example is that I learn Chinese, often 2-3+ hours per day, despite a busy work and social life. Someone who doesn’t know me might assume I’m just trying to cram more resume stuffers into my free moments. But in fact, speaking and listening to Chinese is pure bliss for me. A perfect IV drip of flow state available at any time. It brings me great joy, resumes be damned.
I’m grateful to have found my soul-mate activity. I hope everyone can find something they find so intrinsically enjoyable, whatever it is. That just happens to be mine.
Excellent! Thank you 😊 reminded me of Salinger's "Perfect day for a banana fish" and the apple eating in the garden of Eden. Also Thoreau's essay on Walking
Thank you so much for your comment. I agree, quirky hobbies make for the best days.
I used to learn German but now tell myself I don’t have the time (lol). It’s like all of these other activities: without an endgame in mind, when I’ll be “good enough” at it, i can lose some motivation. The problem is, with that end game, i can lose the joy. It’s also so hard without other people to talk with. Rather like writing is so hard without feedback, so thanks for taking the time, truly.
Found you on Notes and I really enjoyed this piece, Chip. So well written.
One important way to combat this harried rush to fill our day with more is to find intrinsically enjoyable flow state activities. The quirkier the better. My personal example is that I learn Chinese, often 2-3+ hours per day, despite a busy work and social life. Someone who doesn’t know me might assume I’m just trying to cram more resume stuffers into my free moments. But in fact, speaking and listening to Chinese is pure bliss for me. A perfect IV drip of flow state available at any time. It brings me great joy, resumes be damned.
I’m grateful to have found my soul-mate activity. I hope everyone can find something they find so intrinsically enjoyable, whatever it is. That just happens to be mine.
Whoa this was excellent, Chip - thanks for writing it and pointing me to this!!
Thank you Zan!
Excellent! Thank you 😊 reminded me of Salinger's "Perfect day for a banana fish" and the apple eating in the garden of Eden. Also Thoreau's essay on Walking
I will read it these! Thank you for your comment!