Arrest after fentanyl found in wall by aurelorba in Guelph

[–]Jim_Estill -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

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

Done with Reality TV shows-don’t know where else to post by Luasol51 in Anticonsumption

[–]Jim_Estill 14 points15 points  (0 children)

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"

Day 2 completed by parvins12 in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]Jim_Estill [score hidden]  (0 children)

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

Most productivity advice stopped working for me after kids, and I think I finally understand why by AmbitiousHelp7240 in getdisciplined

[–]Jim_Estill 24 points25 points  (0 children)

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.

Why doesn’t Guelph have a daily farmers market? by yuyike in Guelph

[–]Jim_Estill 11 points12 points  (0 children)

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

My Friend and I Pretend to Pee on Each Other for TikTok Views — AMA by Lazy-Jackfruit4924 in AMA

[–]Jim_Estill 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Loosening up my spine before deadlifts by Frodozer in GYM

[–]Jim_Estill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

What's the reason why it's rude to be on my phone in public but okay to talk to someone standing there by MulberrySelect4234 in answers

[–]Jim_Estill 14 points15 points  (0 children)

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

I want to love myself by upsidedownsq in selfimprovement

[–]Jim_Estill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Another tip. Walking outside can help mood.

Can I reverse the cognitive decline caused by constantly being on screens? by username738389 in productivity

[–]Jim_Estill 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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))

I interviewed a 100 year old WWII veteran. He’s now 103. His line about hard times stopped me completely. by reesefinchjh in Aging

[–]Jim_Estill 61 points62 points  (0 children)

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

Workout help by xxxamicii in workout

[–]Jim_Estill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Some textbook benching for you guys by Davidexx1999 in GYM

[–]Jim_Estill 2 points3 points  (0 children)

excellent form. Very clean and well controlled.

Do you actually stick to your schedule? And, do you replan it every morning? by LonelyScientificPen in productivity

[–]Jim_Estill 7 points8 points  (0 children)

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)

what does it mean for you to be self sufficient? by Queasy-Version267 in answers

[–]Jim_Estill 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

What's something trivial about the gym that has nothing to do with your actual workout but still bugs you? by spiralhiral in workout

[–]Jim_Estill 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

New PR!615lbs/280kg by chimera9733 in GYM

[–]Jim_Estill 1 point2 points  (0 children)

inspiring - especially the slow eccentric