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Re:Ask HN: How do I switch from being a passive consumer to ... by ashark on Sunday May 21, 2017 @03:51PM (#14388905)
Some days I feel fucking great. Like I can take on the world. Do anything. I'm motivated, want to get things done, and feel like I can do it. There's not a hint of fog in my brain, not a bit of fatigue in my muscles. It's awesome. I leap out of bed, think "damn, I feel great!" and just go.

But... it's also only 5-10 days a year, and seems to hit more-or-less at random (though sunny, long, not-too-humid days seem to make it a lot more likely).

I imagine the people who seem to have an easy time doing lots and lots of productive stuff have a lot more days like this per year than I do. So figure out how to feel that way, say, 50-100 days a year and you're on the right track, I'd say (for a shortcut, see the other post about drugs). Unfortunately, I'd guess there's a strong genetic component to it.

Re:Ask HN: How do I switch from being a passive consumer to ... by TheKarateKid on Monday May 22, 2017 @01:10AM (#14391145)
What you described could be symptoms of undiagnosed ADHD. The brain fog, only 5-10 days of random great/motivated days.

Contrary to popular belief, people with ADHD can be very smart and successful without even realizing they have it. Check out the ADHD subreddit and TotallyADD.com.

Re:Ask HN: How do I switch from being a passive consumer to ... by jwdunne on Tuesday May 23, 2017 @04:59PM (#14405296)
My boss said once "you're like a rollercoaster. When you're at your best, you're on fire. When you're at your worst, I consider letting you go."

Thankfully my "best" has, I hope, outweighed my "worst".

Re:Ask HN: How do I switch from being a passive consumer to ... by shriya on Tuesday May 23, 2017 @06:43PM (#14406039)
This comment is exactly how I've described myself for the past two years (first two years of my career). I say it like a joke, but a part of me is worried that I won't be able to fix it.
Re:Ask HN: How do I switch from being a passive consumer to ... by myro on Thursday May 25, 2017 @11:17PM (#14421769)
So how did you 'fixed' it? I'm feeling the same.