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    Illuminated Mind

    illuminatedmind.net · Personal blog · on HN since 2008

    Illuminated Mind is a personal blog on habits, productivity, quitting a day job, and unconventional life advice.

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    What HN says

    No HN comments give an opinion; HN links it for self-improvement essays, such as its critique of the Four Hour Work Week.

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    16HN people shared it
    18linked in comments
    147story points
    2012last shared

    Top posts on HN

    1. 1
      Weird Habits That Will Change Your Life
      2 people · 56 points · first shared 2010 · 7 comments on HN
    2. 2
      The Best Way to Solve a Problem: Give Up
      1 person · 41 points · first shared 2009 · 5 comments on HN
    3. 3
      The Lie of The Four Hour Work Week.
      1 person · 14 points · first shared 2009 · 8 comments on HN
    4. 4
      If It’s a Good Idea… Don’t Do It
      1 person · 12 points · first shared 2009 · 4 comments on HN
    5. 5
      So I Quit My Day Job, Dear Boss: You’re Fired
      1 person · 7 points · first shared 2009 · 2 comments on HN
    6. 6
      Mental Armor: 10 Ways to Avoid Brainwashing
      1 person · 3 points · first shared 2008 · Discussion on HN
    7. 7
      Why Being Serious is a Waste of Time
      1 person · 2 points · first shared 2010 · Discussion on HN
    8. 8
      Set Your Head On Fire: The Way of the Liberation Artist
      1 person · 2 points · first shared 2009 · 1 comments on HN
    9. 9
      The Number One Productivity Hack: Doing Shit
      1 person · 2 points · first shared 2010 · Discussion on HN
    10. 10
      When to Quit your Passion and Change Course
      1 person · 1 points · first shared 2012 · Discussion on HN

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