Comment by jakupovic
3 months ago
It's boring because everyone else is on the treadmill and has no time to entertain you. Maybe first week or two, but the daily reality hits everyone and the basic fact is people need money and the best way we all have to make money is to work. So unless you give everyone around you money they have to work and cannot hang out with you ...
I’ve been off the treadmill for two years. There is plenty to do here :)
Right. I feel like people that say it's boring maybe aren't being creative enough. Do that project you've been wanting to do forever, travel, go camping, pick up a sport, play video games you missed out on, or just work part time at a place you actually enjoy. Being financially secure opens up a ton of possibilities.
Sports and Video Games seemed so fake and trivial. (I'm not alone in this thought, so please don't just criticize it, I think its fair)
I got into a few hobbies during it, but there was something missing about the hobby.
I would try to replace that treadmill running with the hobby, but two things would happen: The hobby stops being fun or you never scratch the treadmill running itch.
I don't really believe we just need to change our psychology or short term behaviors and try to enjoy what other people say they enjoy.
My favorite hobby, reading/audiobook philosophy, can be done with the treadmill life. Best of both worlds.
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