Thanks Tim - I will take the "boring" life every time. If I had to tell my 20 something year-old self, I would say this, "have 'fun' now and be mindful that this 'fun' keeps you from the real joy you deserve."
If the idea of "fun" is suppressing our negative feelings, discomforts or tiredness with zoning out on Netflix, anesthetizing ourselves with alcohol or numbing ourselves with junkfood, I really don't see where is the fun?!
After I had a brain surgery to cure my epilepsy, everything changed for me. It felt like I got a second chance in life and I could just not bullshit myself anymore. 🧠
Since then, real fun for me has been all about challenging myself to fight through my fears and letting go of stuck versions of me that just weren't serving me anymore.
It's the best feeling ever to know that I'm living life 100% like I want to, even though I faced a 100 crisis because of it as well. To know that I'm resilient and can trust myself is where is the gold. It gives the ultimate feeling of freedom.
Thank you for your articles, you inspire me to also share my own, raw opinion more fearlessly.
I wish I had your courage! I see your posts on LinkedIn and I agree with everything you say, but if I repost or like your posts, I have a harder time getting hired. I’m happy I can be myself and follow you and engage with you here on substack. Keep going, Tim! You’re spot on in every single way!!
You win the Internet today for the photo alone. That's some mad fun right there, although I'd be angry if I got the yellow suit.
I have zero interest in working in anything to do with marketing, which is everything. Really. I hate to try to convince people to buy things they don't need, and may not want. Not fun.
Fun: making money on the Internet in your underpants. Not that I've made money yet, but I'm so down with the underpants part. And living a quiet, slow, sustainable life that enables me to feel joy.
Got rid of Netflix some months ago. Don't have any social media apps on my phone. Reduced the alcohol significantly and I'm a reading nerd too. I write everyday. I feel like I'm in the prime of my life.
I can't hate on Tinder though, because that's how I met the love of my life.
Great message, Tim, so much resonated. I'll say one thing - last year, I was in a Muslim country during Ramadan. The only restaurant open at daytime was McDonald's (even supermarkets were closed). I bought burgers for several days and they messed up with my mood. I got more negative thoughts and started smiling less.
Thanks Tim - I will take the "boring" life every time. If I had to tell my 20 something year-old self, I would say this, "have 'fun' now and be mindful that this 'fun' keeps you from the real joy you deserve."
If the idea of "fun" is suppressing our negative feelings, discomforts or tiredness with zoning out on Netflix, anesthetizing ourselves with alcohol or numbing ourselves with junkfood, I really don't see where is the fun?!
After I had a brain surgery to cure my epilepsy, everything changed for me. It felt like I got a second chance in life and I could just not bullshit myself anymore. 🧠
Since then, real fun for me has been all about challenging myself to fight through my fears and letting go of stuck versions of me that just weren't serving me anymore.
It's the best feeling ever to know that I'm living life 100% like I want to, even though I faced a 100 crisis because of it as well. To know that I'm resilient and can trust myself is where is the gold. It gives the ultimate feeling of freedom.
Thank you for your articles, you inspire me to also share my own, raw opinion more fearlessly.
Honesty is what the world needs! 🙏
I wish I had your courage! I see your posts on LinkedIn and I agree with everything you say, but if I repost or like your posts, I have a harder time getting hired. I’m happy I can be myself and follow you and engage with you here on substack. Keep going, Tim! You’re spot on in every single way!!
It's a power struggle, a fight for control. One takes will power not to be wired. I reckon the battle is lost once "it's too hard" Tim.
I wonder if, like everything else, when it comes to fun it's not all a matter of control/discipline. Too much of anything WILL eventually kill you.
I totally agree!
I tend to think I'm missing out when I'm not going out. And like you I felt like I'm not fun if I don't drink.
But now I love to have energy the next day to keep writing and reading.
I'm still working on resisting the fun
It’s not the money that’s fun but the progress you make. When you collaborate with other creators, you make friends for life.
You win the Internet today for the photo alone. That's some mad fun right there, although I'd be angry if I got the yellow suit.
I have zero interest in working in anything to do with marketing, which is everything. Really. I hate to try to convince people to buy things they don't need, and may not want. Not fun.
Fun: making money on the Internet in your underpants. Not that I've made money yet, but I'm so down with the underpants part. And living a quiet, slow, sustainable life that enables me to feel joy.
Got rid of Netflix some months ago. Don't have any social media apps on my phone. Reduced the alcohol significantly and I'm a reading nerd too. I write everyday. I feel like I'm in the prime of my life.
I can't hate on Tinder though, because that's how I met the love of my life.
Nice read, tell-it-like-it-is-Tim.
I tried binging on the TV series Foundation and it was shit. I liked the premise though and started reading Isaac Asimov. Now I'm hooked.
And I get no more satisfaction in life than running my body into a stupor. Feels fantastic.
Thanks for reality check.
One of my favorite Substacks ... #1 being myself lol good read Tim keep up the great content and elevating! Power to you
Tim- Wow, you hit the nail on the head on all of these. Seize the day and don't look back! Hell yeah.
Love this Tim! All the same things that I find enjoyment in, but 20 years ago I would have told you what a moron you are 😊.
Talk to me about "flow." I'm presently working on a book about it. Apparently, you have experienced this drug-less high as well...
I went back and digested your article. You don't waste a word Tim! Brilliance is in the boring.
Great message, Tim, so much resonated. I'll say one thing - last year, I was in a Muslim country during Ramadan. The only restaurant open at daytime was McDonald's (even supermarkets were closed). I bought burgers for several days and they messed up with my mood. I got more negative thoughts and started smiling less.
Junk food is junk for a reason.