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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 12:05 pm to SlowFlowPro
Posted on 2/10/19 at 12:05 pm to SlowFlowPro
Building scale models. I’ve done it since I was a kid and still love doing it. My avatar is my last build I completed about a week or so ago.
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Posted on 2/10/19 at 12:10 pm to Peazey
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I play chess. The downside to picking it up later in life is that people who have been playing since they were young will be so far ahead of you that you will never catch up.
Same here. Learned when I was a kid, picked it up again in late 20s. Relearned a few openings and did some online tactics training. Built a decent online ELO (fluctuates between 1650 and 1800) playing 3 min. blitz on chess.com. I'm proud of that, but if I played a longer game against a club opponent they would destroy me and quickly. Big difference between me and someone with a legit club ELO > 2000.
That said, I love the game and it is definitely a great hobby. Satisfies my competitive streak and need for intellectual stimulation. Downsides include lack of physical activity and wasting time.
This post was edited on 2/10/19 at 12:11 pm
Posted on 2/10/19 at 12:23 pm to SlowFlowPro
Blacksmithing. If you have some extra cash, some work space and want to get your hands dirty while creating something, there ya go. I want to buy equipment when I get my own house one day.
Posted on 2/10/19 at 12:27 pm to SlowFlowPro
Hookers and blow.
Posted on 2/10/19 at 12:28 pm to SlowFlowPro
Drones
Posted on 2/10/19 at 12:42 pm to SlowFlowPro
Brewing beer and or distilling spirits
Posted on 2/10/19 at 12:43 pm to TxTiger82
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That said, I love the game and it is definitely a great hobby.
That's really the thing. Sure, I'll never be a titled player, but I really enjoy the game. It's strange, but playing really gives me a thrill. Finding a pretty tactic or pattern is a great feeling and strangely satisfying.
Posted on 2/10/19 at 12:48 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
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Learn to fly.
Highly recommended. I made the decision 27 years old, and it ended up turning into a career. Never fallen in love so quickly. Learning is a great challenge, and once you're certificated, you'll have a lifetime of enjoyment with friends and family in front of you.
Posted on 2/10/19 at 12:52 pm to Tuscaloosa
Live trivia is a great hobby if you're just looking for an excuse to get out of the house and have a beer.
Posted on 2/10/19 at 12:52 pm to RogerTheShrubber
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That's one of the great things about photography, it gets you outdoors and into some incredibly scenic places.
It's good exercise and doesn't have to cost a lot.
You can always get a good used 35mm SLR or DSLR so see if it's for you.
CAmeras are like time machines and it's fun to go back and look at stuff you shot and relive those trips.
Posted on 2/10/19 at 12:54 pm to Peter Venkman
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Live trivia
been there. done that
Posted on 2/10/19 at 12:54 pm to SlowFlowPro
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developing my fiction skills
Isn’t a competition.
Posted on 2/10/19 at 1:01 pm to SlowFlowPro
Man I wish I had the free time to want another hobby
Take up fishing
Take up fishing
Posted on 2/10/19 at 1:04 pm to Tempratt
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CAmeras are like time machines and it's fun to go back and look at stuff you shot and relive those trips.
Absolutely. With digital images, they can live forever and at a high quality.
There are also clubs and groups you can join. I stay away from them, they seem to be more showy than practical.
Posted on 2/10/19 at 1:10 pm to SlowFlowPro
Woodworking.
Guitar
Drums
Paint nude chicks
The only manly forms of art
Guitar
Drums
Paint nude chicks
The only manly forms of art
Posted on 2/10/19 at 1:28 pm to SlowFlowPro
The year I turned 30 I started snowboarding (I had never done snowsports before). I started looking forward to big storms. Going down a steep slope covered in a thick coat of fresh fluffy powder is like surfing the clouds. A heavenly feeling.
The next year I started riding a motorcycle. Holy smokes that was incredible fun. At the time, I had a 30-minute commute to work by car. The days that I rode my motorcycle to work it became a 1-hr commute, because I would head to the mountains and have a fun, intense ride before I started my day. It's very social, too, you meet a lot of people.
OK, they're not very productive activities, but they are incredibly fun and it takes years to build your skills.
I think the least daunting way to get into coding is to learn how to make web sites. First start by finding a free web site builder like Wordpress or Wix to start getting familiar with stuff, then start learning HTML and CSS. It's easy but there is a ton of detail to learn. But if you ever get stuck you can just Google it. After that you can advance to scripting with PHP or Python, make databases with MySql, and learn front-end JavaScript crap (jQuery or one of the newer frameworks). You might have to get some books, but once you get going with any of this stuff, you can always Google it if you get stuck.
The best way to get going is to have a project in mind. For example, I noticed many years ago that it was hard to find forums for college football teams if they weren't on Scout or Rivals. There were a few sites that were directories, but they were always woefully out of date because forums were constantly being opened and closed. So I made my own directory site. It's just one page, very simple, but there's some very precise CSS going on. The important thing is that I try to update it once a year. I'm sure I'm always missing some significant forums, but it's hard to keep up with 130 teams. Anyway, a simple project like this is a great motivator to learn:
www.footballforumsguide.com
The next year I started riding a motorcycle. Holy smokes that was incredible fun. At the time, I had a 30-minute commute to work by car. The days that I rode my motorcycle to work it became a 1-hr commute, because I would head to the mountains and have a fun, intense ride before I started my day. It's very social, too, you meet a lot of people.
OK, they're not very productive activities, but they are incredibly fun and it takes years to build your skills.
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coding (i don't think this is likely but it's always there in the background)
I think the least daunting way to get into coding is to learn how to make web sites. First start by finding a free web site builder like Wordpress or Wix to start getting familiar with stuff, then start learning HTML and CSS. It's easy but there is a ton of detail to learn. But if you ever get stuck you can just Google it. After that you can advance to scripting with PHP or Python, make databases with MySql, and learn front-end JavaScript crap (jQuery or one of the newer frameworks). You might have to get some books, but once you get going with any of this stuff, you can always Google it if you get stuck.
The best way to get going is to have a project in mind. For example, I noticed many years ago that it was hard to find forums for college football teams if they weren't on Scout or Rivals. There were a few sites that were directories, but they were always woefully out of date because forums were constantly being opened and closed. So I made my own directory site. It's just one page, very simple, but there's some very precise CSS going on. The important thing is that I try to update it once a year. I'm sure I'm always missing some significant forums, but it's hard to keep up with 130 teams. Anyway, a simple project like this is a great motivator to learn:
www.footballforumsguide.com
Posted on 2/10/19 at 1:49 pm 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. i may pick up old man bball again, and we can substitute health output for the economic output
I started rock climbing with a co-worker 7 months ago, he was a top 5 junior sport climber in the world in HS. It mentally challenging to figure out the routes, its a solo sport that you can find some mental clarity while doing. I've also never been in better shape since HS. NO Money though, even for professionals. Competitions are fun.
Posted on 2/10/19 at 1:58 pm to SlowFlowPro
Flipping four wheelers.
Most just do bearings and brakes and sale for double.
Get an lift to work from.
Listen to podcasts from Thomas Sowell.
Wait, frick you're in my area...
Get your own damn hobby
Most just do bearings and brakes and sale for double.
Get an lift to work from.
Listen to podcasts from Thomas Sowell.
Wait, frick you're in my area...
Get your own damn hobby
Posted on 2/10/19 at 2:01 pm to SlowFlowPro
get a masterclass membership and watch some classes on things you're interested in
Posted on 2/10/19 at 2:17 pm to Tuscaloosa
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Learn to fly.
Highly recommended. I made the decision 27 years old, and it ended up turning into a career. Never fallen in love so quickly. Learning is a great challenge, and once you're certificated, you'll have a lifetime of enjoyment with friends and family in front of you.
How much did that cost, and how did you get started? I’ve always wanted to learn. I wanted to be a fighter pilot when I was a teen, but I was too short. I’d love to learn how to fly cesnas and the like
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