Ask HN: I'm writing a book about white-collar drug use, including tech sector

Re:Ask HN: I'm writing a book about white-collar drug use, i... by eric_b on Monday February 26, 2018 @04:12PM (#16469007)

To add to this - people often equate energy with productivity. I see a lot of comments saying "it was the most productive I've ever been in my life".

As someone who's been on both sides, I used to believe stimulants granted exceptional focus and productivity as well. After starting my own business and seeing what real focus and productivity look like, I believe stimulants only help when it comes to slogging through proscribed, boring work.

If it's a task that requires creative focus, you are better off getting a lot of sleep and letting your subconscious churn on the problem.

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Re:Ask HN: I'm writing a book about white-collar drug use, i... by internetman55 on Monday February 26, 2018 @07:42PM (#16470253)

That's why I used to refuse to drink coffee at work. I'll drink coffee sometimes cause I like it, but I'm not gonna take drugs at the expense of my sleep schedule etc. to improve some company's bottom line.

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Re:Ask HN: I'm writing a book about white-collar drug use, i... by tropshop on Monday February 26, 2018 @06:10PM (#16469842)

Just wanted to note that I found myself nodding as I read through almost all your recent comments. As someone just starting to bootstrap a business, I'm curious about yours. Care to share?

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Re:Ask HN: I'm writing a book about white-collar drug use, i... by tretonin on Monday February 26, 2018 @06:41PM (#16469977)

If it's proscribed, then you probably shouldn't be doing it. :)

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