IQ is only a minor factor in success

Re:IQ is only a minor factor in success by Pigo on Friday December 23, 2016 @08:51AM (#13244685)

I derive a lot of satisfaction from fixing things myself. I watch YouTube clips that show me how to do anything to my Jeep. I recently bought an old farm house that's a constant list of new projects to work on, and a yard to landscape. I feel like Hank Hill sometimes, and my co-workers act like it's not worth their time to do those kind of things (they just buy new cars whenever something little happens to them). But I've been pleasantly surprised by how much fun it is to save money and learn new skills. It's a great feeling when you have the right tool for an important job.

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Re:IQ is only a minor factor in success by pdimitar on Monday December 26, 2016 @04:08AM (#13257584)

I am gradually travelling from your colleagues' state of mind to yours lately.

In my case though, it's not about "not worth my time". It's just that I am always tired and thus somewhat cranky, unhealthy and have a lot of things to care for -- debts, teeth fixes (and several other health issues), proper TV stand and bedroom floor fixators, get proper kitchenware (like, I have a pan that USED to be teflon for example), you name it -- loads of thigns to care for because they simply aren't where I want them to be. And I am talking things I find basic, not luxuries.

While I am in this drama, I really do find it hard to just screw everything and go fix an old PC or a bike lying around.

I started finding inner peace in tinkering with things but it's an uphill battle against my stress and messed-up life -- and it's gonna take a while for me to fully get there.

No real topic in my comment. Just wanted to offer you another point of view.

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