I don’t like living in the city. I don’t like rising before the sun to a chorus of sirens. I don’t like looking out with ancient eyes that expect sweeping plains and sparkling rivers and the green shade of towering forests only to see an unnatural collage of grey-brown rectangles instead. I don’t like searching for lukewarm fragments of human interaction to stave off the loneliness that advances nonetheless like an eternal rising tide in that accursed sea of cubes.
hey I read all your substack, i just graduated and like cry daily and go on linkedin. i have a cs degree. i dont know what to do cuz you pointed out the value of routine but it seems to be diametrically opposed to the ability to explore. i just want my time to be mine and idk what to do. what are your suggestions please
routine *enables* creative exploration - it's basically impossible to spend a lot of time thinking if you don't take care of your other needs quickly and efficiently. as for making your time your own, you basically have to create something that compounds, like a social media presence or a (successful) business. https://ftlsid.com/notes/Making-money
happy to talk in more detail - dm me on twitter @ftlsid
Good point but id rather die than become an influencer
I could start independent income streams like crypto trading and software lisencing but should I jump right into it or get some random salaried job first? Have 6months runway on my life. What would u do if u could go back
I would put more effort into sharing things I created - often there are many people who can teach you & help you move forward, but they don't know you exist
hey I read all your substack, i just graduated and like cry daily and go on linkedin. i have a cs degree. i dont know what to do cuz you pointed out the value of routine but it seems to be diametrically opposed to the ability to explore. i just want my time to be mine and idk what to do. what are your suggestions please
routine *enables* creative exploration - it's basically impossible to spend a lot of time thinking if you don't take care of your other needs quickly and efficiently. as for making your time your own, you basically have to create something that compounds, like a social media presence or a (successful) business. https://ftlsid.com/notes/Making-money
happy to talk in more detail - dm me on twitter @ftlsid
Good point but id rather die than become an influencer
I could start independent income streams like crypto trading and software lisencing but should I jump right into it or get some random salaried job first? Have 6months runway on my life. What would u do if u could go back
I would put more effort into sharing things I created - often there are many people who can teach you & help you move forward, but they don't know you exist
Interesting okay thanks
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probably your twitter account is too new or restricted or something - dms are definitely open
Damnnnn. Beautiful metaphors.
the writing and the picture are so beautiful, I feel the resonance
Such a good title, such an engaging post. Why wouldn't I read it?