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re: What are good hobbies for mid-20s to mid-30s men to pick up?
Posted on 2/10/19 at 7:38 am to SlowFlowPro
Posted on 2/10/19 at 7:38 am to SlowFlowPro
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Needs to engage the mind, likely allow for solo-meditation time while practicing, have a bit of competition to it, and hopefully may be able to translate into a positive economic outlet.
You might think I’m crazy but running has satisfied me as a mind-engaging, competitive hobby. Perhaps there hasn’t been a direct economic outlet, but it has transformed the way I think about work and given me clarity about ambitious pursuits.
Race day is fun and running also can help build a healthy sense of community with your peers.
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Posted on 2/10/19 at 7:40 am to fishfighter
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Men are builders and destroyers
I do enjoy it, I might get back into it like I once was.
I really love being an observer though, which fits my hiking/kayaking/photography lifestyle. It's incredible how the mind works in places free of man, and with the ability to be creative, like photography.
Posted on 2/10/19 at 7:41 am to SlowFlowPro
Artesian bread baking
Posted on 2/10/19 at 7:43 am to SlowFlowPro
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old man bball
LETS START A LEAGUE
I mainly frick w foreign languages and reading.
Posted on 2/10/19 at 7:43 am to SlowFlowPro
I got bored with life, so I decided to challenge myself and get a master's degree. Was exciting and motivating at first, then turned into a mental grind, but it's going to be one heck of a feeling of accomplishment here in a few short months.
Posted on 2/10/19 at 7:44 am to SlowFlowPro
Homebrewing was a good one for me. Hunting and fishing replaced that, though.
Edit: if you are in the baton rouge area go to LA Homebrew on a Saturday. They have samples of what they brew and brew every Saturday so it's a great place to observe and ask questions. They will feed you, too. If you decide you want to try it out they have everything needed to get started.
Edit: if you are in the baton rouge area go to LA Homebrew on a Saturday. They have samples of what they brew and brew every Saturday so it's a great place to observe and ask questions. They will feed you, too. If you decide you want to try it out they have everything needed to get started.
This post was edited on 2/10/19 at 7:48 am
Posted on 2/10/19 at 8:02 am to bad93ex
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After regretting the decision to not pursue programming when I started my IT career, I have decided to teach myself how to code. Plenty of free resources are available out there for it and many of the courses are broken down into 10-15 minute segments.
Where would you start for a "non-IT" person? Ie the "accounting for non-finance Managers" concept.
I'm in tech, and get into some deep high level tech convos. I manage more than anything, and do well since I know my limitations. Also, being up front that I dont know, which I found the "nerds" like to help out the "cool kid" if you are genuinely nice to them. Also, helps boast some nerdy egos. Ha. BUT I do want to get a better foundation, so I can start feeling better about decisions I have to make. I have plenty of resources for the higher details, but need more overall high level understanding.
Posted on 2/10/19 at 8:04 am to SlowFlowPro
Rock climbing
Posted on 2/10/19 at 8:04 am to SlowFlowPro
Woodworking is the only answer
Posted on 2/10/19 at 8:05 am to Theotherpikecounty
Target shooting with a bow is amazingly cathartic
Posted on 2/10/19 at 8:07 am to SlowFlowPro
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she didn't want me to continue to do it as a 2nd job because she'd "never see" me, so i figured the morning stuff while she slept (she sleeps more than me) would eliminate that issue. apparently, it's a lot more than just the "seeing" part
Bruh. This is me and video games. I wasn’t making half of what you made but it was something, and it doesn’t matter when I got on, she finds a way to make it bug her. “Im too old”
Could be out drinking or spending money i don’t have on a shite ton of suggestions in here, but instead I’m home making money and enjoying myself. I’ve thought about this thread too, but in the end she just wants every second of my “free” time to be spent on her, so why bother picking up something new
Posted on 2/10/19 at 8:08 am to SlowFlowPro
I struggle with this too. Between working on my businesses (takes up most weekends), lifting, and running, I barely have free time. My new hobby list would be fishing, golfing, guitar, and gardening. Just don't have the damn time.
Posted on 2/10/19 at 8:08 am to SlowFlowPro
Bourbon drinking, the hunt for good bourbon is fantastic...
Posted on 2/10/19 at 8:09 am to Pepe Lepew
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Bourbon drinking, the hunt for good bourbon is fantastic...
Finally, Something I can get behind
Posted on 2/10/19 at 8:10 am to SlowFlowPro
Maybe learn guitar. It's a lot of fun, challenging, not terribly expensive, and is something you can do by yourself or with a group.
I've played for a few years, and it is very satisfying when you learn a new song, or riff.
It's also a good stress reliever.
I've played for a few years, and it is very satisfying when you learn a new song, or riff.
It's also a good stress reliever.
Posted on 2/10/19 at 8:11 am to dbuchanon
Posted on 2/10/19 at 8:11 am to RATeamWannabe
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but in the end she just wants every second of my “free” time to be spent on her, so why bother picking up something new
I’ve got one of those too. That and career building has stopped me in the past. Soon I’ll be saying frick it and pursuing the triathlon hobby mentioned earlier.
Going to try and mix a little golf in as well.
Posted on 2/10/19 at 8:12 am to SlowFlowPro
My capacity is maxed at the moment, but when I free up some time I plan to learn some coding skills to help my career.
I’ve always wanted to pick up golf, but it seems too expensive to learn.
Alternatively, I’ve always wanted to learn to play an instrument. I regret not joining band cause I was too cool for it in the 7th grade. (Spoiler alert: I wasn’t).
I’ve always wanted to pick up golf, but it seems too expensive to learn.
Alternatively, I’ve always wanted to learn to play an instrument. I regret not joining band cause I was too cool for it in the 7th grade. (Spoiler alert: I wasn’t).
Posted on 2/10/19 at 8:13 am to SlowFlowPro
Try beekeeping
Engages the mind: there's tons to learn, and bees are fascinating. There are few set "rules" and tons of different ways to do things and experiment when it comes to managing the hives.
Meditation: not really but you're out in nature when tending to the bees
Competition: not direct, but the goal is to get as much honey as possible.
Economic: you can come close to breaking even by selling honey. You can make money by selling queens and new hives. You can really make money by doing removals (from homes). You can make mead and sell.
Engages the mind: there's tons to learn, and bees are fascinating. There are few set "rules" and tons of different ways to do things and experiment when it comes to managing the hives.
Meditation: not really but you're out in nature when tending to the bees
Competition: not direct, but the goal is to get as much honey as possible.
Economic: you can come close to breaking even by selling honey. You can make money by selling queens and new hives. You can really make money by doing removals (from homes). You can make mead and sell.
This post was edited on 2/10/19 at 8:15 am
Posted on 2/10/19 at 8:13 am to SlowFlowPro
First off what do you do for a living?
Outdoor work
Build things
Hunting
Fishing
Outdoor work
Build things
Hunting
Fishing
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