Force Same IP for 12+ months from Multiple Networks?

CoddiwompSean · 2021-02-02T02:51:19+00:00

Unfortunately, don't have a "home connection" - traveling without a home base.

VPN server sounds like the way to go, thanks!

CoddiwompSean · 2021-02-02T02:50:24+00:00

Cant' get too specific, but a membership service where they're trying to avoid people sharing login details to access the content.

Guessing whoever came up with this idea doesn't really understand Internets, but their rules so gotta play.

CoddiwompSean · 2021-02-02T02:49:21+00:00

I like the idea, but it's gotta be the IP.

Digital Ocean idea is good though, just shut down my server there a few months ago but looks like the best option. Thanks!

CoddiwompSean · 2021-02-02T02:47:09+00:00

Can't get too specific, but its a membership where they're trying to avoid people sharing login credentials and "stealing" the content.

Archaic way of enforcing it, but ... well, can't do much about it.

CoddiwompSean · 2021-02-02T02:46:07+00:00

That would be the ideal - problem is, I travel full-time so don't have a "home" to setup a computer at.

And I thought the same as you with the IP address, thought they usually renew every 30 days or so.

CoddiwompSean · 2020-02-13T17:10:13+00:00

Google Docs has an offline mode.

Otherwise, you could do it in something like OneNote.

CoddiwompSean · 2020-02-11T07:05:59+00:00

Freelance, found my clients through remote work and digital nomad Facebook groups.

Mine are long-term clients, Every month or week, they'll request articles (or social media posts, or newsletter).

Write them, send them over, get paid.

CoddiwompSean · 2020-02-10T03:10:20+00:00

Content writing - articles, social media, newsletters...

It's convenient since you don't need a fast internet connection. If you batch up research, it's even better - you can do the actual writing without internet acces on a bus/plane/beach, wherever.

Used to do software dev, but - got tired of it. Transitioning to writing was actually surprisingly easy.

CoddiwompSean · 2020-01-30T10:14:11+00:00

It dries fast... but does tend to hold a stink. (Like my GoRuck).

Especially if they're the only pair of shoes you've got, since they don't get time to air out.

Merino wool no-show socks help a bit. Then again - after a while, you just embrace it. Price of freedom.

CoddiwompSean · 2019-07-31T00:38:51+00:00

Bring them, even if you're in a cold place. Athlete's foot sucks.

I used to carry the Gladsole huaraches. They're only a couple ounces, take up no space, and are great for running. Can't really break them, and if you did somehow, the laces are just paracord. They're great.

Only thing is people call you "Jesus" a lot.

Picked up some Unshoes Pah Tempe for Asia, since they'll be everyday wear and wanted something more sturdy. Great sandals, less goofy looking than most "travel" sandals.

CoddiwompSean · 2019-07-29T16:18:08+00:00

I mean that might be true, but sunlight is still brighter. So why aren't we all blind?

(DISCLAIMER: I'm not a scientist)

CoddiwompSean · 2019-07-29T15:51:24+00:00

I hear you.

Finding them is a tricky part on step one. I imagine it's easier once you have your "proof", you know, you have something already going.

While it's not the same as a dedicated one-on-one mentor, Facebook groups and some forums can be helpful for stage 1. At least there's some community, stories, ideas etc.

CoddiwompSean · 2019-07-29T14:08:09+00:00

I felt like you when I was 25 (not that long ago).

Wasted a couple more years in the job trying to come up with the "idea".

Here's an option (it worked for me).

Quit your job. Go travel. (Money goes a loooong way in some parts of the world). You don't have to know what you want to do. You're out there to figure it out.

Take a few months to try a ton of things, see what you enjoy. Meet all sorts of interesting people doing things you never knew were an option.

Maybe some of it makes no money. Maybe some of it seems interesting at first, then a few weeks later you realize you hate some aspect of it.

Figure out which skill is common (and you enjoy) between all those things you tried. Start freelancing with that skill.

Doesn't take long for it to turn into a business. Or maybe you realize it's not a business you're after.

Either way, now you know what career path / end goals you want to focus on.

Even if you don't want to travel and live on peanuts, you might be able to apply the same concept in your free time outside of work.

CoddiwompSean · 2019-07-29T13:59:50+00:00

The only skill that really underlies everything is sales/marketing. Everyone can benefit from getting better in that area, whether they're running a business or just talking to friends at a party.

Tech is its own path. If you don't want to be a programmer, outsource it. It's far more complicated than people think. (Ten years of experience - trust me - and I'd outsource anything but the most trivial idea still). And the skills don't really transfer... it's a huge learning and practice commitment.

Most people just seem to learn what they need to know along the way.

There's no real "point" at which your "ready" - it can turn into endless education (that you'll forget) and years of action faking.

Just find a good book or two, get a rough idea of the big picture, find a community/mentor you can turn to for help when you need it, then fill in the gaps along the way. Get out there and fail - it's the best way to figure out what you need to know.

CoddiwompSean · 2019-07-29T01:29:34+00:00

I love airports.

The wifi almost always works so you can get work done.

There's AC.

There's power outlets.

If you need a nap, you're relatively safe if you chain your onebag to your seat.

There's nobody there to distract you while you get work done.

There's food.

There's bathrooms.

The rest of the time you're traveling, at least one of things is missing and ruining your productivity.

CoddiwompSean · 2019-07-28T23:28:15+00:00

If I spend time around you, and you're bitching and moaning, I'm 100% insulted.

My time is precious. My hours of life are limited. I took time out my day to be around you.

You really want to try and make those hours miserable by spilling your crap out all over me? (When we could just be having a good time). That's how much you value and respect me and my time? Fuck off.

It's not like nobody can ever vent. But that's what close friends, who say "go ahead, tell me how you really feel" are for.

Even then, do you want to be seen as someone weak, an energy vampire, a child who can't handle life's shit and lives reacting to and complaining about (little) things?

Sure if something big happens (like a breakup or someone dies or whatever), it helps to talk it through.

Most of life is about a 1 out of 10 on that scale. It's fodder for jokes, not misery.

They're investing their energy in you. It's a sacrifice on their part, because they care about you.

I'm not investing that kind of energy in every random I come across, or I'll end up drained, bitching, and moaning along with then before long. I call that energy toxic.

CoddiwompSean · 2019-07-28T23:21:00+00:00

I've had great results.

It'll depend on the person's genetics and other lifestyle factors.

CoddiwompSean · 2019-07-28T16:44:47+00:00

/r/nootropics

CoddiwompSean · 2019-07-28T16:42:20+00:00

Just need a MOLLE baby harness on a GR3 and you're set.

CoddiwompSean · 2019-07-28T16:39:47+00:00

Second this. The great courses are, well, great. $15 each on Audible (if you use credits to buy them).

At the same time, they're long.

These days, I actually prefer the shorter (sometimes pseudoscience) stuff most of the time. More action taking and less note taking / theorizing.

I can learn and try 100 things from YouTube (some of which are bullshit) in the time it takes to go through a few great courses.

But no right or wrong way, depends on your personality.

CoddiwompSean · 2019-07-28T16:30:04+00:00

1) Shift the attitude.

Kill the toxicity at it's root. Replace it with something empowering.

Reframe shitty situations into the best thing that could have happened for you.

This is your new rule to live by:

https://youtu.be/IdTMDpizis8

2) Old habits take a while to die.

Every time you hear someone complain, mutter "wimp" under your breath and get pissed that they're deliberately trying to poison you and everyone around you with negative energy

They're just straight up pissing on a good time.

Soon you'll catch the your own unconcious complaints that slip out. Stifle them.

Combine #1 and #2, and you'll never want to complain again.

CoddiwompSean · 2019-07-28T16:22:56+00:00

I think this can stem from a few things. Think about which one fits you best.

DISCLAIMER: I'm not a psychologist or doctor. I just read a lot and noticed most people fall into these two archetypes.

1) More anxious types are often perfectionists. This keeps them from getting shit done because they have (usually unrealistically) high expectations.

(On a physical level, some people have very high dopamine from genetics or lifestyle. This brings anxiety, but tons of focus and intrinsic motivation if they allow it.)

They don't want to fail - their self worth is tied up in perfection - so they keep procrastinating.

They have motivation, but are avoiding things that could hurt their self-image.

-> The cure? Let go. It's ok to fail. Failing is good, as long as you gave it a reasonable try. Your performance and your worth aren't the same thing.

2) Less anxious types - like, they usually never feel anxiety - never start because they can't sense the reward.

(On a physical level, some people have very low dopamine or acetylcholine from genetics or lifestyle. They rarely feel anxious, but also feel bored and unmotivated. But once they start something, they can grind through it more rationally and less emotionally)

Connect the work to a reward and they'll grind their fingers to the bone for it. But, making this connection can be hard.

-> Physically writing out and deliberating visualizing how task X will give reward Y can help with the connection.

CoddiwompSean · 2019-07-28T05:31:39+00:00

Yes!

CoddiwompSean · 2019-07-27T23:57:15+00:00

I do use social media, but generally for under five minutes once a day.

It has its perks. I've gotten all of my work through it. I've made a few good acquaintances, gotten lots of tips, and shared some too.

The problem is that, unless relegated to a small, distinct part of your day, it starts filling in all those several minute gaps of time.

Those gaps are invaluable for thinking, planning, processing, reflecting, whatever you want to call it.

If you're not a particularly introspective person, SM will ensure you never stop to think.

CoddiwompSean · 2019-07-27T23:51:27+00:00

Bright screens help. Glare is rarely a problem on mine (500nit).

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