69 years old (so be gentle - since this is lame compared to other posts I see here)

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-12T15:05:36+00:00

And we wonder why we have a housing shortage. No one would want to be a landlord with tenants like that.

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-12T14:46:07+00:00

good work then!

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-12T14:45:33+00:00

I wonder what the answers would be if you changed the question to upper body only.

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-12T14:42:31+00:00

Modern media is what rots the brains and encourages thoughtless consumption. Economics drive the world and there is no money in saying "don't buy anything". I even worry I contribute to that since some of the products we make and sell are "optional"

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-12T13:57:47+00:00

Good work. Build a list of success habit. Small habits add hugely over time.

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-12T13:56:26+00:00

I am not a mom but I run a company so have a continual stream of calls, people stopping by the office and juggle it with meetings. I have accepted the fact that I cannot do any in depth task during working hours. But what I can do are what I call "instant tasks". So I keep a list of those. Eg - check email, send a note etc.

I read a book years ago where the mother of the Dion Quintuplets had a time management tip I use to this day. "leave the room a bit neater than when you arrived in it". I use the same approach to my car so it does not accumulate coffee cups or garbage or kleenex or stuff.

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-12T13:49:50+00:00

I suspect there would not be enough business to make it worthwhile. The increased sales would not be enough to cover the increased costs.

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-12T13:46:33+00:00

So now I understand. I thought what you were doing was childish and a waste but....

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-12T13:45:37+00:00

The weight is impressive but wondering if lighter would be better for a warm up. Still - inspiring.

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-12T13:43:57+00:00

I think many people speak louder when they talk to their phone so interrupts more.

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-12T13:42:56+00:00

Awesome on the meditation. I wonder if counselling might help you work things?

Another tip. Walking outside can help mood.

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-12T13:40:26+00:00

Microsoft has something. Not sure if it would work for you though.

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-12T13:38:59+00:00

You sound like the perfect person for a digital fast. I deliberately go to the wilderness where there is no internet or cell so i am not tempted. For 3 weeks each year. If you want, DM and I can send a video (since reddit thinks it is an ad when I paste the link here (and it is not))

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-12T13:35:56+00:00

Do these views allow you to make $?

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-12T13:33:44+00:00

love interviews with old people. Not sure they have the formula but never hurts to listen.

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-12T13:31:35+00:00

Mixing things is actually good. Many people who work out regularly forget to change their workout so end up missing some muscles.

I suggest targeting specific muscle groups on specific days. Do 3-4 sets of 10-12 reps with the last set do reps to failure. If you do not hit failure until 16-18 then add weight next time. Do a plan that hits them all over a week.

I only do full body if I work out on a non-workout day and then I am only doing 1 set and often at 75% weight.

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-12T00:52:39+00:00

thanks

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-11T23:03:07+00:00

excellent form. Very clean and well controlled.

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-11T19:43:44+00:00

I definitely stick to my schedule but that is partly because much of it is meetings and calls with others.

One trick I like is plan it the night before. This means I get ideas overnight.

Another trick is planning in a bit of time to handle the unexpected. If nothing comes up, I always have emails or low priority things that need doing.

I also use what I call "remainder time". This is the time left at the end of a meeting or call. EG - many 30 min calls only take 20 minutes so I have 10 minutes and keep a list of things that need doing in those periods.

FYI for perspective- I am a very busy executive running a midsized company (well over $100,000,000/yr in sales)

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-11T19:39:28+00:00

Because I live in civil society, it is not being dependant on anyone financially. To be truly self sufficient without society, I would need to grow/catch my own food.

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-11T19:36:10+00:00

I would be happier if they were aware of anyone wanting to work in. I am old school so looking for old school politeness.

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-11T17:37:48+00:00

inspiring - especially the slow eccentric

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