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Re:Fatigue Is a Brain-Derived Emotion that Regulates to Ensu... by CuriouslyC on Monday July 04, 2016 @03:01PM (#12032388)
As someone who has injured himself for a "hobby" a number of times:

My "hobby" is a means for me to challenge myself, to push myself to my limits, to see what I am capable of and take my measure as a human being. It is a means for me to learn how to overcome fear, pain and doubt. It provides an objective haven when the subjective world is upside down.

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Re:Fatigue Is a Brain-Derived Emotion that Regulates to Ensu... by ArkyBeagle on Monday July 04, 2016 @04:38PM (#12032865)
Thank you for the explanation. That makes a lot of sense.

I use things other than athletic performance for that, but I've come to realize that I was nudged that way a lot by adults when I was younger.

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