Another thought for the day
cabg6
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"Let's compare a conversation about building a nuclear power plant with building a bike shed. Most people rightly assume that they know nothing about something as complex as a nuclear power plant and so won't voice an opinion. Most people wrongly assume, however, that they know something about building a bike shed and will argue until the cows come home about every detail down to the paint color.
Everyone you meet will have a strong opinion about how you should train and eat. For the next two to four weeks, cultivate selective ignorance and refuse to have bike-shed discussions with others. Friends, foes, colleagues, and well-intentioned folks of all stripes will offer distracting and counterproductive additions and alternatives.
Nod, thank them kindly, and step away to do what you've planned. Nothing more and nothing different."
~ The 4-Hour Body by Timothy Ferris
Everyone you meet will have a strong opinion about how you should train and eat. For the next two to four weeks, cultivate selective ignorance and refuse to have bike-shed discussions with others. Friends, foes, colleagues, and well-intentioned folks of all stripes will offer distracting and counterproductive additions and alternatives.
Nod, thank them kindly, and step away to do what you've planned. Nothing more and nothing different."
~ The 4-Hour Body by Timothy Ferris
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No one has come up to me and offered work out advice unless I've asked them first.0
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