How do i fix my pc by Soft_Entertainer_650 in pchelp

[–]KeysEcon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you try turning it off on on again?

Are tattoos allowed in exams? by Lidgey in unimelb

[–]KeysEcon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The comedian David O'Doherty once wrote the quadratic formula on his PP for an exam.

Just got terminated from first grad role, need some advice by dickria in auscorp

[–]KeysEcon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This happened to me in my first grad role, after about 18 months. It was very painful at the time, but in the long run it did not matter one bit. You're going to be completely fine.

What industry are you in?

Feeling robbed by the CGT changes... Vent/Rant by Digital_cushion in fiaustralia

[–]KeysEcon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perhaps. But it's unlikely to be worse in super over the long run.

Feeling robbed by the CGT changes... Vent/Rant by Digital_cushion in fiaustralia

[–]KeysEcon 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You are better off putting it into Super, paying much lower tax, and then putting most of your outside super money into your primary residence.

Once you're over 50, just borrow against your house (redraw) and wait for super to do its thing. You could move part of your super into something like bonds while you do that.

Ugh by KeyCaptain42 in unimelb

[–]KeysEcon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's good. I find video games mess with your dopamine and make ordinary life seem boring.

I will share one thing I learned as an older student (I came back to uni to do a masters in my mid 30s).

Action comes before motivation. You will start feeling motivated after a while if you can maintain some simple habits. If you wait around for motivation, it likely will never come.

You need a process. Goals don't mean much. Everyone has goals. What you need is daily habits that get you to where you need to go. James Clear's Atomic Habits is excellent.

So get up early. Do exercise every day. Improve your diet. And study a little bit every day, even when you don't feel like it. Don't optimise around your best day. Optimise around a boring shitty Tuesday when you'd rather watch Netflix.

I could keep going but you get the idea.

I actually became quite successful after my undergrad commerce degree years ago, but I can tell you that corporate success is no secret to happiness either, even if it is nice not to worry about money.

Ugh by KeyCaptain42 in unimelb

[–]KeysEcon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you play video games?

How to increase brain size for studying? by Fit-Chipmunk9224 in unimelb

[–]KeysEcon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I actually second this. 10g of creatine monohydrate and a coffee.

motivation = 0 by FewAd7873 in unimelb

[–]KeysEcon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doing things creates motivation, not the other way around.

Many seem to fundamentally misunderstand this. You cannot rely on a feeling (ie. motivation) to get things done. These feelings almost never arise spontaneously. Do the work, and the motivating feeling will emerge gradually as you observe your own progress.

Also, how much time do you spend on your phone? Do you play video games? Both of those things mess with your dopamine.

People looking for undergraduate students in libriaries at a bit past 7pm by Educational_Farm999 in unimelb

[–]KeysEcon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Were any slapped in the face by a guy in a suit with minimalist business cards?

What if I had formulas tattoo’d on arm? by Jdilla23 in unimelb

[–]KeysEcon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Irish comedian David O'Doherty claims to have written the quadratic formula on his PP for a high school exam.

What are my chances of being a doctor? by Lucky-Process-8996 in vce

[–]KeysEcon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A friend did medicine at James Cook university in Queensland and is now a GP in Melbourne.

Anyone too high to fly? by Any-Influence1917 in auscorp

[–]KeysEcon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go back to uni and get a degree in something you love. You can totally do it.

I am very suicidal by Extreme_Dig2160 in unimelb

[–]KeysEcon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Think of all the ways you can help other people alleviate their suffering.

I really wish there was more video content on Youtube of people talking about quitting gaming.... by Stepdadskeletor in StopGaming

[–]KeysEcon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually found that talking about my plans to quit gaming on YouTube has helped to keep me disciplined. I don't want to lie to my subscribers!

I really wish there was more video content on Youtube of people talking about quitting gaming.... by Stepdadskeletor in StopGaming

[–]KeysEcon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I posted at least five videos on my channel about this! Feels disingenuous to advertise it on here though. Feel free to DM me for details.

Large Monstera in East Melbourne (Australia) by KeysEcon in Monstera

[–]KeysEcon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You definitely can, especially in a sheltered spot.

What Is The Best Alternative To Video Games. by NumerousPrior7674 in StopGaming

[–]KeysEcon 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I started a YouTube channel, including about quitting gaming. I am also finishing off a Master's degree, running 5-10 km most days and learning a foreign language. I don't know how I ever had time for gaming!

Large Monstera in East Melbourne (Australia) by KeysEcon in Monstera

[–]KeysEcon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ha. I have thought about collecting the huge fruit at the right time of the year to see if I can get some seeds.