I just got through Lessons For Living by Phil Stutz, probably the world’s most famous psychiatrist, where he writes about something he calls forward motion. I am paraphrasing: when we stop moving forward, we die. He is more specific: when we stop creating
I did experiments to measure my intelligence with and without exercise. I played Bridge in West LA against super sharp players, quite a few of them professional. When I did a hard workout in the morning I always scored higher. I exercise for how it makes me feel and allows me to do things I enjoy.
It has been proven that being deeply engaged in life lengthens it. Even if a life is shorter, it is way more fun if we are busy going, doing and creating.
Buffett and Munger are perfect examples of this. They didnt seem to do any exercise, ate a bunch of MickyD's and Coke, and yet live well into their 90s because they were always busy. And a bit of luck of course.
Naming names (e.g. Russell, Buffett, your FIL) makes your point concrete, which I believe you have noted is a cornerstone of good writing.
Respectfully, I believe both mental and physical activity can drive longevity and, although I prefer to avoid dichotomy and consider myself one "thing", think we can do both within reason.
Good stuff. My last day at my job was yesterday. I "retired" because I was getting too comfortable and yearning for more time to create. So 2025 is an open mind, an empty calendar, a clean slate, and a fresh start. Let's get it on!
Congrats, Rob! I just passed the one year mark for a similar reason. JD's remarks are spot on - it's important to keep creating even though I'm no longer "punching the clock".
You make a compelling case for the importance of purpose, and I couldn’t agree more. That said, some retirees find joy and fulfillment in rest, travel, or family—creating in ways that don’t resemble traditional "work." Thank you for highlighting how purpose can take many forms!
Love this mate, really resonated with me as I’m in a very similar boat, I’ve recently sold a business and have also moved careers from civil construction to screen writing. I’m fucking terrible at it but love the challenge. Let me know if you have any tips or great learning material.
"Luigi believed people everywhere were becoming NPCs (Non-player characters -- people who don't think for themselves)"
"Mangione too identified as an NPC living much of his life on autopilot, he told the author recalling how he sometimes wasted whole afternoons doomscrolling social media."
I did experiments to measure my intelligence with and without exercise. I played Bridge in West LA against super sharp players, quite a few of them professional. When I did a hard workout in the morning I always scored higher. I exercise for how it makes me feel and allows me to do things I enjoy.
It has been proven that being deeply engaged in life lengthens it. Even if a life is shorter, it is way more fun if we are busy going, doing and creating.
Buffett and Munger are perfect examples of this. They didnt seem to do any exercise, ate a bunch of MickyD's and Coke, and yet live well into their 90s because they were always busy. And a bit of luck of course.
Well-typed, JD.
Naming names (e.g. Russell, Buffett, your FIL) makes your point concrete, which I believe you have noted is a cornerstone of good writing.
Respectfully, I believe both mental and physical activity can drive longevity and, although I prefer to avoid dichotomy and consider myself one "thing", think we can do both within reason.
Carry on, good sir.
Good stuff. My last day at my job was yesterday. I "retired" because I was getting too comfortable and yearning for more time to create. So 2025 is an open mind, an empty calendar, a clean slate, and a fresh start. Let's get it on!
Congrats, Rob! I just passed the one year mark for a similar reason. JD's remarks are spot on - it's important to keep creating even though I'm no longer "punching the clock".
You make a compelling case for the importance of purpose, and I couldn’t agree more. That said, some retirees find joy and fulfillment in rest, travel, or family—creating in ways that don’t resemble traditional "work." Thank you for highlighting how purpose can take many forms!
Perhaps. Some want to go sooner and some want to stay longer.
You've stopped preaching and gone to meddling. You are absolutely right and I resemble these remarks. Nonetheless, I will take this to heart.
Love this mate, really resonated with me as I’m in a very similar boat, I’ve recently sold a business and have also moved careers from civil construction to screen writing. I’m fucking terrible at it but love the challenge. Let me know if you have any tips or great learning material.
Cheers mate.
"Luigi believed people everywhere were becoming NPCs (Non-player characters -- people who don't think for themselves)"
"Mangione too identified as an NPC living much of his life on autopilot, he told the author recalling how he sometimes wasted whole afternoons doomscrolling social media."
Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/british-indian-writer-says-he-had-a-chat-with-luigi-mangione-his-major-concern-was-/articleshow/116656189.cms
Doomscrolling.. what a definition!