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I've been feeling a similar phenomenon. First thing I've been doing is connecting more to people via comments (like right here). Easiest way to do so is through a secret HN link. [1] https:…
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> Looking at what can be done but I might need plastic surgery to fix my nose. Anyone else have tales of woe? Have you tried a CPAP machine? I completely stopped snoring once I started using one.
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I had a "hire me" link on my newsletter for a while (I recently took it down, because I am not available for the next few months). It seemed to be a moderately good strategy; I got multiple …
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Sounds like a good opportunity, but you may want to put a self-imposed time-limit on your stay.
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I recommend helping them build stuff with elm playgrounds: [1] https://elm-lang.org/examples
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I could picture this being more useful for realtors than the general public. Consider reaching out to a real estate agency and seeing if they'd be interested in tools to help them search for home…
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I've recently fixed this problem for myself by making an upcoming project timeline. I don't always stick to it, but giving myself the space to do this THEN that allows my brain to pick one t…
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I'm almost finished writing an essay on finding niches! Feel free to email me at hello@taylor.town if you'd like a copy of the current draft :)
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You could start a Youtube channel and do video interviews, but that's a lot more work. You could start a local meetup or conference and do live interviews, but that's also a lot more wor…
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For you specifically, I'd also consider the following: - breadmaking (artisanal loaves) - knitting, crocheting, cross-stiching - figurine painting - juggling - slacklining Here's my list of …
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In general, don't comment on people's appearance. It's obviously okay to have preferences, but it's safer to stay away from certain phrasings if you want people to feel safe around…
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> I’m also interested in the dating scene, I find Norwegian women in general to be beautiful. You seem like a nice person, but this phrase comes off as creepy. I would recommend NOT saying things…
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Here's my current list of routines: https://gist.github.com/surprisetalk/bc53ddd517c62ec7e98f2af... On this list, you'll notice a lot of "never" routines. Whe…
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Yep, computer is always on, and bluetooth headphones are connected when I'm elsewhere in the house. At some point, I think this would actually work better as a phone/watch app.
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Not open-source yet! It's very tailored to my personal workflow, but I'm planning on generalizing it soon.
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How about some simple side-projects to show that you're invested in music and capable of making things? Other than that, I think you just need to start sending out applications. In the past, I&#x…
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How did you convince/motivate yourself to exercise? I think most people know the benefits of working out, but have trouble getting started.
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1. ADHD and depression go hand-in-hand. If your emotions are starting to get strained, consider talking to a therapist before things get worse. [1] https://www.betterhelp.com 2. I wrote a …
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I don't think waiting is a good strategy. I think a more valuable question is this: how can I reach my goals if this malaise lasts 34 years?
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1. Work with a recruiter in parallel to your own job search. 2. Email your resume to hello@taylor.town and I'll review it for you. 3. Do you have side-projects? Do you have a personal website? Bo…
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Are you looking to become a musician, work with a label, or work on music software?
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If my startup takes off, I’d love to move to Switzerland or Germany, or maybe even Japan. Heck, Norway and Sweden and Denmark are lovely too. I’m prepared to take a huge pay cut in order to do so. The…
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eating_your_own_dog_food
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These sites create 2D music maps of music artists (with previews) that are fun to explore: [1] https://everynoise.com [2] https://everynoise.com/artistprofile.cgi?id=7w29UY…
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I'm a huge fan of "speedy media"! [1] https://taylor.town/the-speedy-media-manifesto …
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Consider reaching out to a university professor in the relevant field, and asking if they'd be willing to take on a small consulting project. I suspect that $50-$150/hour will get you a long…