How to spend free time

RedOkra · 2015-05-14T21:44:41+00:00

I think it's great that you stopped playing video games. I stopped about a month ago and I'm much happier. I always had this nagging feeling that I wasn't experiencing what I wanted to be experiencing by playing them. I couldn't find that one RPG to bring me back to my nostalgic teenage years. Minecraft couldn't quite allow me to make something I was proud of. I didn't want to be one of those guys that spent tons of time memorizing combos and special moves in Street Fighter 4.

I actually feel like a yoke has been lifted from me, now that I don't play video games.

Here are some suggestions:

Watch educational Youtube videos (Crash Course)
Read the sidebar and recommended reading list
Lift (duh)
Do something you've always wanted to do in the past
Go camping

EDIT: Got quoted in another comment, realized grammatical error.

Bassbomber · 2015-05-15T03:34:05+00:00

The best way to spend free time is to do something that is going to impact your life in the long run. I am a strong believer in reading and educating yourself. Rather it's self-help/time management books, books on nuero-science, novels, or etc. reading will help improve you. Also developing new skills and hobbies is a great way to spend time. The best two skills to learn in my opinion are a new language or a programming language. Some great hobbies are fishing and athletics. Don't be afraid to play video games or watch television though. Yes, they aren't productive and can lead to being beta, but if you've grinded all week and you just want a break set a timer for an hour or so and do whatever/relax. Best way to make sure your are spending your free time wisely is to schedule ALL of your time. Also there was a post a while back that talked about how to spend your free time.

http://www.reddit.com/r/TheRedPill/comments/32gcqe/so_youre_a_boring_fuck_how_to_become_interesting/

P.S. If your looking for something to read hear are some suggestions. Incognito (Nueroscience) - David Eagleman Freakonomics (Economics, but not really) - Steve D. Levitt & Stephen B. Dubner Decide (Time Management) - Steve McClatchy

Here are some great Novelists: Vince Flynn, Jack Higgins, and Clive Cussler.

Ditario · 2015-05-15T01:21:04+00:00

When you feel you've done everything you can do to improve upon yourself for that day, then head to a local coffee shop and look at local events. Spend the day reading, meditating, relaxing, hiking, etc. and then go do something social. Even if you go for a hike. Make sure you say hi, and ask generic questions. You'd be surprised how many people are up for a break and might even end up making a new friend or friends.

This is just a very simple idea. Apply it to other areas.

CrimsonIgloo · 2015-05-15T12:31:51+00:00

Everything needs to be done in moderation. I play video games, gym, go for runs, read, do martial arts, cook, read up on areas of interest, look up bit and pieces for business ideas, do drive a classic / vintage car every so often....

I do whatever makes my happy and fulfilled by the end of it. Whether it's a step closer to reaching a physical goal, learning something new or simply disconnecting from work / the world.

-Petulance · 2015-05-15T09:52:03+00:00

I think video games can be okay depending on the context. I for one only play Counter Strike and Street Fighter, both of which have social elements (team communication in and out of CS and local meets at bars and tournaments for SF) and allow me to be competitive with other dudes.

I do limit myself to only playing when I have literally nothing more important so usually weekends and not spending hours playing. Seemed like a waste to let my years of being "one of those guys that spent tons of time memorized combos and special moves in Street Fighter 4." when I've put enough work in to be good at it.

So until I'm big enough to be competitive at the gym or in martial arts or softball etc I don't see an issue still playing games on occasion.

1n33d4d0774r · 2015-05-14T22:59:46+00:00

Find a project to work on over the summer. It can be something related to your job or school. Or just something totally unrelated you find interesting. If you enjoy video games why not try creating your own?

krustytheclown2 · 2015-05-15T00:58:44+00:00

read books.

FelixCopy · 2015-05-15T01:39:47+00:00

Join a club, sports team, dojo, etc. Anything that counts as both a hobby and is social/gets you put and meeting people and establishing a network.

Danedina · 2015-05-15T11:27:35+00:00

Anything that gets you better at working with your hands. DIY or maybe a class on small engine repair? Something like that. Chicks love it and you'll become more self-sufficient

Title	How to spend free time
Author	sabinmightyfist
Upvotes	14
Comments	11
Date	May 14, 2015 9:23 PM UTC (11 years ago)
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