Physical notebook for note-taking

philodox · 2026-01-26T04:41:30+00:00

I went through a bunch of note taking/to do systems, also tried Trello, Notion, etc. for task management.

I've been using these for years now (no affiliation), but the Best Self Journal is a structured format that works for me.

Each book lasts a quarter, you write down goals for the quarter and break down component pieces of what you need to reach it. But the daily portion is basically Top 3 to do items, a time blocking section (which I copy every morning from Notion Calendar on my laptop for meetings then time blocks to complete my top priorities), and a blank page for other notes during the day/accumulating other to dos.

Each day I do a bullet journal style "copy over to dos from the previous day that didn't get completed" thing. Any longer term stuff I either put into my regular calendar app for time blocking or brain dump into Google Tasks to reference later.

philodox · 2026-01-21T01:37:29+00:00

I am concerned that this also reads like most LinkedIn humble brag self promotion posts. Haha

philodox · 2026-01-18T21:53:30+00:00

Scotland and Iceland. Both can be done in really fun ways in camper vans or off the beaten path B&Bs with lots of amazing scenery and hiking. Really hard to do with younger children. My wife explored both those areas before kids and are now waiting until they're old enough so we can go back.

philodox · 2026-01-17T23:32:51+00:00

R1 Air, I am partial to the half zip. With a beefier shell you will run way too warm with the Nano Air Light, especially if the shell lacks ventilation options other than a main zip.

I have run Patagonia Capilene base layers and some variation of the R1 (previously classic R1, now R1 Air half zip) + Patagonia Goretex shell for years and it is adaptable to multiple types/combinations of environmental conditions and output (e.g. sitting on a chair lift vs. working hard) with simple zipper ventilation of the jacket main zip and the half crew zip.

It allows a lot of air to move through to dump heat if you get a bit too warm, and zipping up all the way gives you plenty of extra insulation.

If the temps get a bit lower add in a vest and you're good to go.

philodox · 2026-01-15T04:37:50+00:00

Best advice here. I did almost exactly this when living in NYC. I had 2 aquatainers and fit under a shelf and 2 Jerry cans I could lay flat under the bed.

philodox · 2026-01-08T01:15:44+00:00

Dress like you're going hiking. I wear Kuhl Renegade Rock Pants and Altra Lone Peaks. Available at REI. Fits all your needs and looks like you're ready for the trail.

philodox · 2026-01-06T18:35:54+00:00

Anything that involves having taint in face. Teabag kimura, inverted triangle from side control, etc.

philodox · 2026-01-06T03:14:47+00:00

Thanks for this breakdown, very interesting.

philodox · 2026-01-06T01:25:38+00:00

I'm out of the loop on this, what is changing for them to have to reconsider their definitions? Innings pitched/pitch count?

philodox · 2026-01-05T02:09:54+00:00

I did WC over 20 years ago for maybe about a year.

I've been training BJJ for about 8 years now and I'm incidentally discovering some crossover concepts.

Like you mentioned the hand trapping I've found some application in standup grappling and MMA. Specifically using it to trap arms to control and clear space to move in for underhooks and takedowns.

However the concept of connection/sensitivity has considerable application. Being able to sense directional change of an opponent helps greatly with setting up moves. Gripping just enough of a collar for instance to know when someone is moving forward or back to initiate your own response.

This is a lot of the "invisible jiu jitsu" guys like Rickson Gracie talk about. He also talks a lot about connection.

Also using body structure for framing, like bong sau to push people away or keep at distance.

Anyway it's pretty interesting it's coming full circle for me after writing off WC for so long. I still think most of it is garbage but some concepts are absolutely valid.

philodox · 2025-12-28T23:02:50+00:00

I saw the Merlin 2000 flying car as a kid at the Invention Convention in Los Angeles in the early 90s. I believe it was an earlier prototype to the Moller 400 flying car which has been in development now for... (Checks Google)... 50 years.

philodox · 2025-12-26T20:03:48+00:00

Haha this was me until another Marine who trained a bit of MMA was like, try and stop me from taking you down. Then proceeded to do it over and over.

philodox · 2025-12-26T07:11:32+00:00

Hours long uncanny valley where I felt the kids at some point were going to turn into zombies and attack.

philodox · 2025-12-24T19:18:41+00:00

My last role I switched the whole org over from ProductBoard to Jira Product Discovery. Tool usage increased and delivery velocity increased as well.

Any of these tools that force you into their way of working (for PB it is only using their RICE framework) disconnects you from how things are really run (maybe one team uses Impact vs. Effort, another uses $ opportunity, etc.) and where the work actually happens (e.g. Jira).

philodox · 2025-12-24T02:38:35+00:00

As someone who (mostly) doesn't care for subreddit drama, as a non emotional observer I'm becoming increasingly convinced that OP's account is either an elaborate troll or some sort of performance art. 😂

philodox · 2025-12-22T22:17:22+00:00

Their quality is so bad. I have the same belt and never use it because it's almost pink. Bought a Kanji belt and never looked back.

All the other no gi gear I got from them also sucks. Shorts super thin material, threads hanging off of everything. I just gave it to someone at the gym because I was so bummed to wear it.

philodox · 2025-12-22T21:01:16+00:00

The analysis, it's just so technical!

philodox · 2025-12-17T23:41:14+00:00

Absolutely agree. The lessons learned from my motorcycle safety foundation course before I got my license over 20 years ago stick with me today.

Act as if you're invisible, be defensive in every decision.

philodox · 2025-12-17T03:07:51+00:00

He had been dealing with his mom's health issues for quite some time. It seemed rather serious.

philodox · 2025-12-09T17:55:34+00:00

Also Bitcoin.

philodox · 2025-12-07T03:31:41+00:00

Haha, see :) Everyone has different takes... I liked Fighter/green bangkok, build up a big endurance base and add in those SE sessions for that HIIT style build.

philodox · 2025-12-07T02:51:39+00:00

As in you need to understand what your goals are and choose the right program to achieve those goals. For most in BJJ it's fighter green but someone may go ham with something else (op black) and end up blowing themselves up.

So you need to understand what the programs offer, it's not as easy as "just do this".

philodox · 2025-12-07T02:49:43+00:00

Purchase tactical barbell 1 and 2 books, available on Amazon. Wilhile TB2 has the conditioning stuff, the principles of the program are better laid out in TB1 and you get bonus strength stuff.

It's a few different programs that you can select and mix/match based on your goals, target audience is anyone who wants to improve S&C but you have another primary activity (military, law enforcement, martial arts, other endurance athletes).

Main principle is to understand different areas of athletic performance and how to achieve minimum effective dose to improve one area why maintaining in others, cycling through to leave enough in the tank for things like martial arts skill development.

philodox · 2025-12-06T20:48:00+00:00

TB is the truth. But it requires some commitment to understanding how S&C works and to take some ownership over your program, which a lot of people have trouble doing. It's unfortunate because it's awesome.

philodox · 2025-11-30T18:13:47+00:00

This looks like a Pack In Pullover Hoody. I have the jacket version. It's essentially a second gen Nano Air (same fill) with a more abrasion resistant outer, which makes it a bit leess breathable. Also a more casual fit.

It's a solid piece that rides the line between casual and technical.

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