Willpower: Tips?
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Willpower: Tips?
I'm a totally lazy bastard and only do the minimum, but I could do so much more. How can I make myself more productive? I quit smoking weed, I think that will help in the long run.
I used to think I needed more support from people, but that was all bullshit.
I just need some concrete things, preferably from the behavioral camp.
I used to think I needed more support from people, but that was all bullshit.
I just need some concrete things, preferably from the behavioral camp.
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- Dan Rowden
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Well, for those who truly enjoy being lazy...
You need to find something which keeps the ground from sucking the heat out of you. Wool is pretty good. Cardboard boxes are also used a lot of the time. Emergency blankets are ideal...they're pretty cheap, like 2 dollars usually at a hunting outlet store.
If you need food, take thrown out fruits and plant them in some patch of trees nearby...preferrably where no one will come. The body can learn to live off of very little food.
If you're going to ask for money on the streets, I can give my personal advice on who people like to give money to. You need to make it seem like you're not going to kill the person, or give them a virus by being too close to them. So you need to keep up your cleanliness habits a little bit...and also don't lose your mind. No one trusts a crazy person, because they don't know what the person will do. Even in a crowded street, people don't want to talk to someone who looks crazy. So try to look like everyone else, even though you only have 1 pair of clothes. Also, make it seem like there's a good reason why the person should give you money. If this conflicts with your values, like being honest, then just be honest. Say "I am very lazy!"
If someone gives you money, don't spend it on something stupid like liquor (which homeless people definitely shouldn't drink, since it ruins your immune system, costs way too much and also makes you seem crazy). You're lazy right? So that should mean you're also too lazy to become a drinker.
Save your money for high quality food that's cheap. Milk, bread and fruits are good. If you need to buy a winter coat, head over to Goodwill...or just get a piece of cardboard and a marker and write "I need a winter coat, help me out!"
Get a sharp knife, and keep it honed. Use it to trim your hair and beard so you don't look crazy, and also for when people try to beat you up. There are tons of uses for a knife.
Here's an easier idea...hook up with some holistic center. You have to lend a helping hand with the cleaning, but it's a lot easier than working so hard at being homeless.
Or become a monk for some religion...free room and board. Simple life with little distractions. I think you could even write a screenplay while doing that.
Or get a rich girlfriend, and fall in love.
That's a lot of work, though..nevermind.
You need to find something which keeps the ground from sucking the heat out of you. Wool is pretty good. Cardboard boxes are also used a lot of the time. Emergency blankets are ideal...they're pretty cheap, like 2 dollars usually at a hunting outlet store.
If you need food, take thrown out fruits and plant them in some patch of trees nearby...preferrably where no one will come. The body can learn to live off of very little food.
If you're going to ask for money on the streets, I can give my personal advice on who people like to give money to. You need to make it seem like you're not going to kill the person, or give them a virus by being too close to them. So you need to keep up your cleanliness habits a little bit...and also don't lose your mind. No one trusts a crazy person, because they don't know what the person will do. Even in a crowded street, people don't want to talk to someone who looks crazy. So try to look like everyone else, even though you only have 1 pair of clothes. Also, make it seem like there's a good reason why the person should give you money. If this conflicts with your values, like being honest, then just be honest. Say "I am very lazy!"
If someone gives you money, don't spend it on something stupid like liquor (which homeless people definitely shouldn't drink, since it ruins your immune system, costs way too much and also makes you seem crazy). You're lazy right? So that should mean you're also too lazy to become a drinker.
Save your money for high quality food that's cheap. Milk, bread and fruits are good. If you need to buy a winter coat, head over to Goodwill...or just get a piece of cardboard and a marker and write "I need a winter coat, help me out!"
Get a sharp knife, and keep it honed. Use it to trim your hair and beard so you don't look crazy, and also for when people try to beat you up. There are tons of uses for a knife.
Here's an easier idea...hook up with some holistic center. You have to lend a helping hand with the cleaning, but it's a lot easier than working so hard at being homeless.
Or become a monk for some religion...free room and board. Simple life with little distractions. I think you could even write a screenplay while doing that.
Or get a rich girlfriend, and fall in love.
That's a lot of work, though..nevermind.
- Scott
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I've considered dropping out to this extent, but I like sex too much. And homelessness is just not attractive to the fairer sex. Gosh, if we could just be asexual. Plus the materialism of chicks keeps the humans from overrunning our resources. They need to see the resources up front, and restrict access accordingly. I don't blame them. I guess it's a good thing, but still, I just need it, and rape isn't my style.sschaula wrote:Well, for those who truly enjoy being lazy...
You need to find something which keeps the ground from sucking the heat out of you. Wool is pretty good. Cardboard boxes are also used a lot of the time. Emergency blankets are ideal...they're pretty cheap, like 2 dollars usually at a hunting outlet store.
If you need food, take thrown out fruits and plant them in some patch of trees nearby...preferrably where no one will come. The body can learn to live off of very little food.
If you're going to ask for money on the streets, I can give my personal advice on who people like to give money to. You need to make it seem like you're not going to kill the person, or give them a virus by being too close to them. So you need to keep up your cleanliness habits a little bit...and also don't lose your mind. No one trusts a crazy person, because they don't know what the person will do. Even in a crowded street, people don't want to talk to someone who looks crazy. So try to look like everyone else, even though you only have 1 pair of clothes. Also, make it seem like there's a good reason why the person should give you money. If this conflicts with your values, like being honest, then just be honest. Say "I am very lazy!"
If someone gives you money, don't spend it on something stupid like liquor (which homeless people definitely shouldn't drink, since it ruins your immune system, costs way too much and also makes you seem crazy). You're lazy right? So that should mean you're also too lazy to become a drinker.
Save your money for high quality food that's cheap. Milk, bread and fruits are good. If you need to buy a winter coat, head over to Goodwill...or just get a piece of cardboard and a marker and write "I need a winter coat, help me out!"
Get a sharp knife, and keep it honed. Use it to trim your hair and beard so you don't look crazy, and also for when people try to beat you up. There are tons of uses for a knife.
Here's an easier idea...hook up with some holistic center. You have to lend a helping hand with the cleaning, but it's a lot easier than working so hard at being homeless.
Or become a monk for some religion...free room and board. Simple life with little distractions. I think you could even write a screenplay while doing that.
Or get a rich girlfriend, and fall in love.
That's a lot of work, though..nevermind.
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The most complete idea i've had is about two brothers who are members of a futuristic priesthood. Their religion centers on dedication to protecting interstellar transports which carry a cargo of chryogenically frozen people, who have gone into suspension until they can find a new homeland. huge corporations are putting pressure on the priests to sell them the contracts to care for these frozen people. It's the class story of selling out versus remaining moral, faith versus selfishness, older brother envy, young brother arrogance etc.drowden wrote:What's the screenplay about? I'll give you a tip or two if I think your writing it would better that your doing nothing.
Dan Rowden
I kind of like it, but sometimes I think it's just too Titan A.e.
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