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Ask HN: Should I find a job or try to build a profitable project?

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That's a very valid point. I used to call writing in Evernote, writing into the void.

Though the beauty of any system is you design it. You get some kind of say in what's important. I trust that more than randomly depending on your brain. The brain can be a weird place. I have embarrassing memories from my childhood, I don't know if it serves me anymore, but they're there.

Also, I get distracted too easily, having a list of tasks I'm working on keeps me on track.

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I second, second brain. heh. I invested like 20 hours setting up my notion just right, and it's so worth it. It's so much more organize than my mucky/intangible brain. I also believe in the GTD philosophy that your brain is for having ideas, not storing them.

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I'm 5'5. Working out won't change your height but it definitely changes the way you look. I have a beautiful girlfriend. I also have been compliment plenty of times on the way my clothes fit and how I'm in great shape.

Yes, being short sucks, but it sucks not being born a millionaire too. No reason to be down about it.

If you think being short sucks, try being short AND bitter.

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Serious question open to anyone.

What is the line between "short cut" and "working smarter"?

It's not related to this post. Stealing is wrong. It just seems to me the line between being efficient and taking short cuts is really murky.

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I don't understand why you are discrediting people who are taking the better path to med school. Work smarter, not harder.

There is also short game vs long game. For example, if you cheat on a test without learning the material. You might win the short game, but if that material was important and you need it later you're losing the long game. That said, if the material was just fluff and no one really cares. It's actually smart just to cheat and get by.

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This is a very selfish view. Plus, I don't think it's even valid.

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This is what I'm afraid of...My previous job wasn't hard. What was tiring was forcing myself to work on stuff I don't care about.

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Updated my profile to contain my email. Thanks!

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That sounds fun, but my gf probably wouldn't like this. haha Luckily, I'm in a very low cost of living area already.

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Any tips on contracting? I have only got contracts through recruiters. Can you get them directly with the company?

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I feel the reason for burn out was because I was working on something I don't care about. I don't necessarily think the work was extremely demanding or anything. The problem was forcing myself to work on something I don't find meaning in.

Yeah, for my next job. I'm definitely gonna search for a company that has a mission I believe in.

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Not planning on having kids for the time being

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This sounds like what Phil Knight did in Shoe Dogs...haha. This is good advice. I have traveled to Iceland, China, and I'm going to Europe this summer. Granted those were more like vacations than long term travel. Thanks for the exception comment, I know this statistically, but I also know I'm so far behind some people on HN, /r/personalfinance, and indie hackers. I know, I know... Comparison is the thief of joy. I'm living, I guess I just want more. I want to work on something I'm truly passionate about and be great.

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Any links or resources on getting started as a contractor/consultant?

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Thanks for this insight. There is a chance I'm in this boat. I'll have to think on this.

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I should have been more clear. I will only move to NYC if I get a job there.

But thank you for the extra information about NYC. That's good to know.

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I should have been more clear. I will only move to NYC if I get a job there.

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Do you have recommendations on where I can find part-time work?

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I totally agree with the risk comment.

Also, my idea is to onboard small businesses slowly. Maybe, adopting and building out features/tools for one business at a time. Until the project is more completed and I can focus on scaling the onboarding.