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What hobbies are strategically good, and what hobbies are strategically bad?
Eg. it& #39;s strategically bad to concentrate too much on "multiplier" interests.
Examples of multiplier interests: psychology/sociology/politics, conversation, foreign languages.
Examples of multiplier interests: psychology/sociology/politics, conversation, foreign languages.
wrt interest in foreign languages / cultures -
you& #39;ll never be more "authentic" than a native, so you can& #39;t build up to expert level (you& #39;re also at risk of cultural appropriation)
and if you ever move there, you& #39;ll be known for everything else BUT your love of the culture
you& #39;ll never be more "authentic" than a native, so you can& #39;t build up to expert level (you& #39;re also at risk of cultural appropriation)
and if you ever move there, you& #39;ll be known for everything else BUT your love of the culture
it& #39;s strategically good to have a mix of hobbies that encourage doing things as a group (to keep meeting other people) - but not long-running stable groups (it& #39;s hard to get into one) - and solo hobbies (so that your sense of worth is not dependent on having a group)
food-oriented hobbies seem good (cooking, baking, cocktails) because they can be done solo but they promote social activity (sharing), and they make you a better host/guest
exercise-oriented hobbies seem good; they& #39;re the only hobby activity endorsed by productivity culture, and sometimes double as status signals
weight-lifting is popular among techbros, competitive yoga among women, and running among everyone
walking is full of retirees :/
weight-lifting is popular among techbros, competitive yoga among women, and running among everyone
walking is full of retirees :/
art could have been good, but people tend to have overdeveloped taste (internet flooded with good art), so becoming good enough for public consumption requires an insane amount of practice
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guitar playing used to be good, when paired with camping and singing camp songs
but i think these days might be dead now
but i think these days might be dead now
social activities requiring body synchronisation (niche, i know) might be good! iirc, this is a way to foster a feeling of connection, and should help lift depression
i& #39;m thinking of choir singing here, but dancing would also fit. maybe martial arts? maybe cheerleading?
i& #39;m thinking of choir singing here, but dancing would also fit. maybe martial arts? maybe cheerleading?
