Ask HN: Taking some time off to refocus my career, how should I spend the time?
2 comments
Yes I have done so.
2 tips:
- Limit the demands on your time and thinking capacity, to maximize the opportunity. I've found that my most creative ideas come when I have absolutely nothing else to think/worry about. In my personal case, I achieved this by travelling slowly. A change of scenery, without the demands of moving a lot.
- Place a firm limit on the time you take for this. It does not matter whether it is 2 months or 2 years. This is to limit the risk of non-decision. If everything is possible, what do you choose ? It's OK to not know or not be certain, but when that firm limit comes around, choose one. Action is better than thinking after a little while.
Good Luck !
- Limit the demands on your time and thinking capacity, to maximize the opportunity. I've found that my most creative ideas come when I have absolutely nothing else to think/worry about. In my personal case, I achieved this by travelling slowly. A change of scenery, without the demands of moving a lot.
- Place a firm limit on the time you take for this. It does not matter whether it is 2 months or 2 years. This is to limit the risk of non-decision. If everything is possible, what do you choose ? It's OK to not know or not be certain, but when that firm limit comes around, choose one. Action is better than thinking after a little while.
Good Luck !
What do you want to do? Do that.
I’m wondering if anyone has tried something similar, or if anyone has any tips on making the most of that time.