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re: What are good hobbies for mid-20s to mid-30s men to pick up?
Posted on 2/11/19 at 6:48 am to SlowFlowPro
Posted on 2/11/19 at 6:48 am to SlowFlowPro
Looks like all the typical run-of-the-mill hobbies have been covered. Most of the ones mentioned give no financial benefits and are a net loss. You're trying to replace poker, which means replacing earned money.
Therefore, my best suggestion for a 30-something above-average IQ type of guy with time on his hands is to become an inventor (a.k.a. patent troll).
Learn patent law. Research ideas on google patents. And most importantly, notice every single problem and inconvenience in your life (and others' lives) and develop novel & clever solutions to those problems.
There's no steady money in tinkering, but there could be a big payoff on the horizon.
Therefore, my best suggestion for a 30-something above-average IQ type of guy with time on his hands is to become an inventor (a.k.a. patent troll).
Learn patent law. Research ideas on google patents. And most importantly, notice every single problem and inconvenience in your life (and others' lives) and develop novel & clever solutions to those problems.
There's no steady money in tinkering, but there could be a big payoff on the horizon.
Posted on 2/11/19 at 6:51 am to SlowFlowPro
For indoor stuff, model trains. You can't believe how awesome it is and what handyman skills you will pick up in addition to artistic skills.
Outdoors fishing.
Outdoors fishing.
Posted on 2/11/19 at 6:52 am to SlowFlowPro
Driving range at non-peak hours
Posted on 2/11/19 at 6:56 am to gizmoflak
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Looks like all the typical run-of-the-mill hobbies have been covered. Most of the ones mentioned give no financial benefits and are a net loss.
What a miserable approach to finding a new hobby.
Posted on 2/11/19 at 7:04 am to GetCocky11
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What a miserable approach to finding a new hobby
OP's criteria, not mine...
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and hopefully may be able to translate into a positive economic outlet
Posted on 2/11/19 at 7:04 am to GetCocky11
there are 3 targeted benefits. economic, psychological, and health
pretty much an hobby will have 2 of the 3
i'm replacing one that had the economic/psychological combo, so getting back that same combo is ideal
pretty much an hobby will have 2 of the 3
i'm replacing one that had the economic/psychological combo, so getting back that same combo is ideal
Posted on 2/11/19 at 7:07 am to SlowFlowPro
If you join a nice CC there is plenty of money to be made talking shop with other members
Posted on 2/11/19 at 7:12 am to SlowFlowPro
Just build a small house and sell it or rent it out.
That has been my hobby the last three years. 1100SF, two bed, 1 bath. I am building it from lumber that I sawed up on my sawmill. I get the trees off my place. Have less then 10K invested into the house and sawmill. I work on it when I feel up to it. Not the best in health, but I still work on it when I can. This small house is very custom built with tons of oak thru it. I should be finishing it by this summer if God is willing.
That has been my hobby the last three years. 1100SF, two bed, 1 bath. I am building it from lumber that I sawed up on my sawmill. I get the trees off my place. Have less then 10K invested into the house and sawmill. I work on it when I feel up to it. Not the best in health, but I still work on it when I can. This small house is very custom built with tons of oak thru it. I should be finishing it by this summer if God is willing.
Posted on 2/11/19 at 7:16 am to SlowFlowPro
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there are 3 targeted benefits. economic, psychological, and health
Don't take up homebrewing then.
Posted on 2/11/19 at 7:51 am to SlowFlowPro
Calisthenics/gymnastics rings
Knife making
Foreign language
Piano
Carpentry
Knife making
Foreign language
Piano
Carpentry
Posted on 2/11/19 at 7:53 am to SlowFlowPro
If you can get decent and making a birdhouse and know anyone that owns a beauty salon you could make a killing selling them there. Those old ladies will go out of there way to buy a birdhouse.
Posted on 2/11/19 at 7:56 am to SlowFlowPro
The suggestion of hiking in the LC area has made me laugh
I only say that becuase it’s something I would thoroughly enjoy, but there’s ONE place in this area to go to “hike.” And I already hike that area playing disc golf.
Makes me said when I see others my age on bikes in the trails in the mountains or hills. I would love to do something like that.
I only say that becuase it’s something I would thoroughly enjoy, but there’s ONE place in this area to go to “hike.” And I already hike that area playing disc golf.
Makes me said when I see others my age on bikes in the trails in the mountains or hills. I would love to do something like that.
This post was edited on 2/11/19 at 7:57 am
Posted on 2/11/19 at 8:05 am to SlowFlowPro
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knife sharpening
BJJ
chess
coding (i don't think this is likely but it's always there in the background)
foreign languages
developing my copy skills
developing my fiction skills
stand up comedy
these are terrible. Golf is No. 1 by a mile IMO. Then hunting, fishing, tennis, softball league, or other sports
Posted on 2/11/19 at 8:20 am to SlowFlowPro
Fishing
Hunting
Hiking
Camping
Can learn and practice speaking a foreign language while doing all of the above.
Also,
Poker
BJJ
Play various sports in different leagues
Hunting
Hiking
Camping
Can learn and practice speaking a foreign language while doing all of the above.
Also,
Poker
BJJ
Play various sports in different leagues
Posted on 2/11/19 at 8:23 am to Prominentwon
LC isn't that far from the Wild Azalea trail system near Alex
Obviously it isn't the mountains, but its a really nice trail system (30+ miles)
Has some nice hills as well
Obviously it isn't the mountains, but its a really nice trail system (30+ miles)
Has some nice hills as well
Posted on 2/11/19 at 8:24 am to SlowFlowPro
Play some great board games or trading card games. Get you with a group of people, keeps your mind running and still helps drive competitive spirit
Posted on 2/11/19 at 8:30 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.
Playing music. Drums specifically. Drums are challenging, the skill ceiling is unlimited, there is room for economic benefit (after initial investment / learning) if you find a weekend warrior band / wedding band, and it is aerobic and good for you. Drums engage the mind, body, heart and soul all at the same time. The feeling of drumming is primal, artistic, and scientific all on the same plane of existence together, combining for an expressive outlet experience the likes of which I have never found elsewhere that wasn't on a field, diamond or court.
It is an activity that is just as satisfying solo as it is on a stage, unlike sports. Like any other performance skill, the grind comes before the shine. You will have lots and lots of practice before you are proficient enough to play with other musicians, but you will get there with dedication.
Posted on 2/11/19 at 8:31 am to SlowFlowPro
Had anyone mentioned joining a Dungeon & Dragons club?
Seriously though, go stand-up comedy. I think you would bring a unique flare and style. I'd like to see it.
Seriously though, go stand-up comedy. I think you would bring a unique flare and style. I'd like to see it.
Posted on 2/11/19 at 8:58 am to SlowFlowPro
Learn to bake bread. Join me on the journey on the food and drink board.
Learn to play the bagpipes. It takes a while to learn, but is rewarding. Play weddings, funerals, and special events when you want. If you want camaraderie, join a pipe and drum corps.
Learn to play the bagpipes. It takes a while to learn, but is rewarding. Play weddings, funerals, and special events when you want. If you want camaraderie, join a pipe and drum corps.
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