What helps you through the daily grind?

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in General Discussion edited January 2014
It's Sunday evening. Another work week is upon us. We all know the days when getting out of the bed in the morning is difficult.



Obviously there's religion for some. But it could also be a book, a movie or person who has made all the difference in your life. So what or who helps motivate you to strive to do better?
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  • Reply 1 of 44
    Booze.
  • Reply 2 of 44
    shawnjshawnj Posts: 6,656member
    Myself. I enjoy coffee and other sources of caffeine as a social thing. But I don't like the way I feel under a lot of pressure to write a paper and having a strange controlling substance in body. Usually the former is enough to keep myself awake and motivated. The more I do it, the more self-control I get. Right now I'm at the point where saying I'll write a paper and actually writing it is only a 3-5 hour difference.
  • Reply 3 of 44
    applenutapplenut Posts: 5,768member
  • Reply 4 of 44
    brussellbrussell Posts: 9,812member
    Quote:

    Originally posted by Clayton Magnet

    Booze.



    Hmm, I just noticed you could switch your answers from this thread and the "last meal" thread, and probably be no worse off.
  • Reply 5 of 44
    Quote:

    Originally posted by applenut

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    damn what happened to your powerbook?



    oh and what the hell is that "gu gel"? Do you rub that on your nuts or something?
  • Reply 6 of 44
    I don't know man, I'd hate to waste a good buzz by being killed moments after.



  • Reply 7 of 44
    Quote:

    Originally posted by Willoughby

    damn what happened to your powerbook?



    oh and what the hell is that "gu gel"? Do you rub that on your nuts or something?




    gu gel is like a power bar liquified, it's good for mountain biking, only need one hand. you could rub it on your nuts i suppose, but any nutritional benefit would be nil.
  • Reply 8 of 44
    Quote:

    Originally posted by superkarate monkeydeathcar

    gu gel is like a power bar liquified, it's good for mountain biking, only need one hand.



    Well that sure makes a hell of lot more sense than what I was thinking
  • Reply 9 of 44
    Sleep and close friends. Nothing better for keeping you going.
  • Reply 10 of 44
    applenutapplenut Posts: 5,768member
    Quote:

    Originally posted by Willoughby

    damn what happened to your powerbook?





    don't you love the paint apple used on these high quality powerbooks?
  • Reply 11 of 44
    Quote:

    Originally posted by Willoughby

    Well that sure makes a hell of lot more sense than what I was thinking



    i don't know man, could be fun....
  • Reply 12 of 44
    aquafireaquafire Posts: 2,758member
    I go for a walk,ride a bike, do a cross word..... or if stuck inside..play Bugdom or my "cult" favourite TheZone.
  • Reply 13 of 44
    One word... music.
  • Reply 14 of 44
    scottscott Posts: 7,431member
    Am I the only one that likes what they do?
  • Reply 15 of 44
    aquafireaquafire Posts: 2,758member
    Quote:

    Originally posted by Scott

    Am I the only one that likes what they do?



    I love what I do, every day, but I still need a break to clear the lungs and to give myself a fresh perspective.



    Even Edison used to take "power naps "..to boost his batteries.



    8)
  • Reply 16 of 44
    eugeneeugene Posts: 8,254member
    Sleep, definitely.
  • Reply 17 of 44
    Quote:

    Originally posted by \\/\\/ickes

    One word... music.



    I concur. Music and quick breaks for drawing or walking around campus.
  • Reply 18 of 44
    Quote:

    Originally posted by Aquafire

    I love what I do, every day, but I still need a break to clear the lungs and to give myself a fresh perspective.



    Even Edison used to take "power naps "..to boost his batteries.



    8)




    I'm a big napper. If I'm not doing anything physical (times of high academic duress or when I'm injured, I tend to run on 4 hour naps followed by 10 hours of vigilance. . . One of those things you can do when you're a student. . . and when you work for yourself. (sort of).



    Edison was a tool, though. Most of his inventions, if I remember correctly were basically developed by people he hired. Then the whole AC vs DC debacle is where he officially lost a lot of credibility.
  • Reply 19 of 44
    aquafireaquafire Posts: 2,758member
    Quote:

    Originally posted by Splinemodel





    Edison was a tool, though. Most of his inventions, if I remember correctly were basically developed by people he hired.




    Sounds like M Soft & A e took a leaf out of his book...
  • Reply 20 of 44
    You people must work WAY too hard...



    My days are generally occupied by playing with my kids or diving. Pretty easy to deal with, and hardly considered a "Grind"







    God, I'm glad I don't have to go to work M-F 9-5.



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