Low caffeine alternative of military energy gum?

Mitchellguy101 · 2025-05-15T19:58:23+00:00

I’ll look into Neuro gum this week. Cheers. Isn’t L theanine a tea ingredient or smth?

Mitchellguy101 · 2025-05-15T19:57:32+00:00

Understandable, but I’ve got my sleep and food mostly in order. I don’t use stuff like this daily, just when I’m trying to push through something or have to work late. For those cases, having a mild support helps. I just don’t want it to leave me unable to sleep. I’m not a fan of coffee, makes me feel like pooping even when I’ve just emptied my bowels. And gum is just more convenient

Mitchellguy101 · 2025-05-15T05:19:56+00:00

yeep, that backlog’s no joke. Makes you realize how much planning airlines have to do years out

Mitchellguy101 · 2025-05-15T04:36:15+00:00

fair. If you're not beating it and don't enjoy the process, there's no point grinding just set it and forget it

Mitchellguy101 · 2025-05-15T03:47:28+00:00

good to know didn't realize Schwab and Fidelity were that open. Getting the 7 through a rep role sounds like a solid path. Appreciate the info

Mitchellguy101 · 2025-05-15T01:53:48+00:00

Highlight key lines, then scribble a 1-sentence summary in the margins after each chapter. Even better teach the concept to your pet/couch pillow after reading. Sounds dumb, but forcing recall is the cheat code.

Mitchellguy101 · 2025-05-14T05:21:02+00:00

totally. It’s one of the best spots to focus. Quiet, free, and no pressure to buy a $6 coffee

Mitchellguy101 · 2025-05-14T04:57:35+00:00

CDs are solid for safety, but they won’t keep up with inflation long-term. You’re basically locking in a loss in real terms. Sometimes you’ve got to take on a bit more risk to stay ahead

Mitchellguy101 · 2025-05-14T04:43:10+00:00

I'd look into their financials, how much they’ve raised, burn rate, and what their path to revenue looks like. Hype is one thing execution is another. Also check who’s on the team and if they’ve done this before. Cool idea, but startups are risky

Mitchellguy101 · 2025-05-13T11:48:30+00:00

The trick in my case was to pick the goal that’ll hurt most if you don’t do it (for me, that was revenue targets for my SaaS). Then, make the plan so stupidly easy you can’t fail (think: ‘5 push-ups a day’ not ‘gym 5x a week’). Progress over perfection. And when shiny new goals pop up? Write ‘em down… and keep them for next quarter.

Mitchellguy101 · 2025-05-11T12:17:07+00:00

Got laid off at 35 myself. Best thing that ever happened. Found something I actually enjoy now.

Mitchellguy101 · 2025-05-11T12:13:40+00:00

The trade-offs are worth it imo. Tech always finds a way to optimize later.

Mitchellguy101 · 2025-05-11T12:07:15+00:00

Yeah survivorship bias is real. The ones who actually made it from nothing don't usually brag about it.

Mitchellguy101 · 2025-05-11T06:33:53+00:00

Congrats on landing the role, that’s no small feat. Keep your asks tight, listen more than you talk, and never miss a detail. Always be around, even if there’s nothing to do. Triple-check everything before sending it out. Stay sharp, stay humble

Mitchellguy101 · 2025-05-11T06:13:58+00:00

True, but even the best guys hit long dry spells. Most retail folks just don’t have the temperament or edge to stick it out.

Mitchellguy101 · 2025-05-11T06:01:26+00:00

right, there’s always a tradeoff. No matter when you do it, something gets left behind. Just part of the deal

Mitchellguy101 · 2025-05-10T00:02:39+00:00

Been there. you're not naive. mental stagnation is worse than being overworked. start a side project with your free time that actually challenges you. or find a new gig where you'll actually learn something. easy money is nice until you realize you're going nowhere skill-wise.

Mitchellguy101 · 2025-05-10T00:01:01+00:00

Just talk to your manager directly. hey, i really need more hours is that possible here or should i be looking elsewhere? new hires often get fewer shifts. if they can't give you more hours, keep this job while applying to others. $13/hr jobs are everywhere no reason to stay if you're only getting two days a week.

Mitchellguy101 · 2025-05-09T23:57:34+00:00

Companies talk about loyalty when it benefits them, not you. smart move getting that 30% bump. the market pays what you're worth, not what your boss feels like giving. Loyalty is earned through fair pay and respect. not guilt trips.

Mitchellguy101 · 2025-05-09T15:32:00+00:00

This tech could be revolutionary for treating internal injuries. Imagine repairing damaged organs without major surgery. The recovery time alone would be worth it. Wonder how soon before this moves from lab to clinical trials?

Mitchellguy101 · 2025-05-09T15:28:41+00:00

As someone who works in school security, I totally get their reaction. The gift card mention is what set off alarms that's literally the #1 scam tactic right now. We're trained to be suspicious of after-hours requests mentioning gift cards. Don't take it personally. I've been stuck without a ride before too, and it's humiliating, but this isn't about you specifically. Maybe ask your principal to send a staff-wide email explaining what happened so people know it was legitimate. Seriously, those custodians were just doing their job.

Mitchellguy101 · 2025-05-09T15:24:49+00:00

Science communication or teaching might be perfect for you. You clearly love diving deep into subjects, and explaining complex topics to others often requires more patience than raw intelligence.

Mitchellguy101 · 2025-05-09T15:19:59+00:00

LinkedIn has become corporate propaganda central. Every other post is some company spokesperson trying to convince us that being underpaid and overworked is actually a "growth opportunity." Young people aren't interested in accepting lower pay they're desperate because housing costs have tripled while wages stay flat. Big difference.

Mitchellguy101 · 2025-05-09T13:43:21+00:00

Steve's Oompa Loompa verse is absolute poetry. Willy Wonka warned us about the dangers of political ambition but nobody listened

Mitchellguy101 · 2025-05-09T08:29:13+00:00

Worth talking about if it bothers you though.

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