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I recently came across this set of stories. Quite amazing.

Why is this on HN?

I have literally zero dependency on the Internet. Everything I value (family and event photos, music, books (hard copies), school report cards, ID cards, etc.) is already with me in hard copies or hard drive. If Internet were to go down, I believe, I will breathe happily!!

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If those notes are really worthy and meaningful to you, then hire someone to type them out for you. If there is something that money can buy, then save your time!

Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel.

Timeless advice on money and life management

Read this book. I just read it last month and it exactly answers your question with stories and how the world is evolving.

https://www.amazon.com/Same-Ever-Guide-Never-Changes/dp/0593...

I have 12 YO. I have given him both laptop and phone with restrictions.

YouTube = 30 min a day Roblox = 30 min on weekends General browsing = Enforced by Kaspersky Safe Kids with all adult content blocked

Total device time = 1.5 hour per day

Anything that takes more time, like scratch programming, school projects, research on topics, etc. is done on my laptop under my casual supervision (I reading a book and he using my laptop and filling his word doc with what he wants to write or doing Scratch programming for example).

Family link for Android works great. Kaspersky Safe Kids works great for Windows Laptop.

I can enforce device use time, content, app time limits, etc. Has been working like a charm since Covid days.

One thing that works for me is to have a consistent early to bed, early to rise routine 365 days irrespective of what the day looks like. It gives me ample of time to carry out chores, teach my kids, spend productive time at office, and also do personal growth activities such as reading books, walk, gardening, entertainment, etc.

India - Airtel -

300 Mbps (symmetric) - INR 999 ~ US $12 / month (unlimited data)

Life is going to be unpredictable !!

I learned about this in the negotiation course [0] by Prof. George Siedel.

It is also called as BATNA - Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement (BATNA). This is evaluating what is your best alternative if the deal does not get through. In a negotiation, you would want to strengthen your BATNA and weaken other's BATNA. The course was amazing.

[0] - https://www.coursera.org/learn/negotiation-skills

Define a purpose for yourself and then work towards it. You will feel a lot accomplished as well as fulfilled in life.

Also, Do you talk to your parents often? If not, then do. Listening to their voice has a soothing effect on one's soul.

I would also suggest that look for alternate dormant company such as books, meditation, healing speeches, motivation talks, etc. That way, you get a daily dose of something to think about and look forward to.

If you like pets, try getting one. That way, you have someone to look after and would also get a sense of responsibility.

I am based out of India. This looks like to be fake thing. Never seen or used such a note. It is not prevalent.