Q&A With Grey: Just Because Edition

TL;DR

Grey discusses changing his opinion on breakfast, the benefits of time tracking, and his dislike for jazz music.

Transcript

Hello Internet. When's the next Q&A with Grey? -Discord21337 Right now! What opinion have you held for a time and then changed radically? -desvirtuado Well, as mentioned the first time I talked about changing your mind, This is always hard to discuss because the specifics are often quite personal. But the biggest non-personal thing I've changed my ... Read More

Key Insights

• 🙈 Changing opinions can have a significant impact on one's quality of life, as seen in Grey's experience with breakfast.
• ⌛ Time tracking allows for a better understanding of how time is spent and offers opportunities for improvement.
• 🎼 Different people have different preferences in music, and Grey dislikes jazz music due to its lack of patterns and repetition.
• 🏑 University-level programming courses might pose challenges, but alternative fields of study can still be pursued.
• 🫠 Forced humanities reading classes in college may not always be beneficial for students.
• 🍹 Compressing mandatory classes into shorter periods during summer vacations may create more flexibility during the academic year.
• 😩 Personal preferences, such as not wearing ties, can be valid choices based on individual experiences.
• 😨 The debate around self-driving cars has shifted from disbelief to anticipation, indicating progress in the industry.

Questions & Answers

Q: What opinion did Grey hold for a long time but then radically changed?

Grey's opinion on breakfast has changed as he discovered that his body no longer needs it and that skipping it has improved his quality of life.

Q: How does Grey track his time and why does he find it uncomfortable?

Grey tracks every hour of every day to have a clear picture of how he spends his time. It can be uncomfortable but provides valuable insights for improvement.

Q: Why does Grey dislike jazz music?

Grey views music as a brain manipulation tool and prefers patterns and repetition, which jazz lacks. He also dislikes live music for the same reason.

Q: Has Grey ever taken a programming course, and what has been his experience with it?

Grey enjoys programming but believes he couldn't pass a university-level course as it becomes more complex with concepts like pointers. He would consider economics instead.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Grey used to believe that breakfast was essential but has found that his body functions better without it, resulting in a significant improvement in his quality of life.

• Time tracking has allowed Grey to see how he spends his time and make improvements to his productivity and daily routine.

• Grey has a dislike for jazz music due to its lack of patterns and repetition, which he values in music.