An Independent Healthy Lifestyle
I am young now, but as I get older I realize that the most important thing in life is to be in a lifestyle you want. Of course life is sort of a guessing game, but by choosing the right habits, working on the right projects, and by engaging with the right people I hope to make that happen. Of course everyone is different, but a high quality lifestyle makes life so much more enjoyable.
Technology and Media
- Use RSS Feeds on a laptop instead of social media feeds on mobile devices
- Have a personal website
- Use decentralized social media (e.g., nonproprietary platforms, open-source forums, Fediverse)
- Use Linux on a laptop
- Only use phones for recording, taking photos, texting, and calling
- Avoid using phones for consuming media
- Utilize new technologies smartly (e.g., solar-powered backup chargers, AI-powered lawn mowers)
- Practice Good Cybersecurity practices
- Utilize Self Hosting services and data
- Have an in-depth understanding of how Technology works
- Know how to design simple circuits/gadgets
Personal Development and Education
- Use your psychological tool kit to combat emotional issues
- Eat Healthy (Fruit) (Nuts) (Meat) (Grains) (Plants) (Mushrooms)
- Read books regularly
- Engage in problem-solving (math, physics, engineering)
- Code in either python or javascript every day
- Practice using a different language consistently (German) (Japanese)
- Meditate consistently
- Practice Time management and scheduling every day
- Pursue multiple individual projects
- Develop a personal philosophy
- Obtain higher education (e.g., Masters, Doctorates)
- Write books
- Mentor others
- Participate in or lead research projects
- Engage in continuous online education
Health and Wellness
- Utilize the benefits of Plants and Mushrooms
- Don't consume alcohol or harmful drugs
- Consume medicinal drugs beneficial to health
- Exercise consistently with a self-made gym (lift weights) and treadmill (run miles)
- Maintain good sleep quality
- Wear sunscreen
- Use high-quality skin products for nightly face washing
- Conduct regular health check-ups
- Practice survival skills
- Cook and eat basic simple healthy foods
- Meal planning for a balanced diet
Sustainable Living
- Farm and eat organically (plants, mushrooms, fruit trees, nut trees, legumes, beans, organic meat)
- Adopt energy-efficient practices
- Recycle and reuse household items
- Embrace minimalism in belongings (e.g., durable shoes and headphones)
- Avoid harmful chemicals in products (harmful plastics)
- Practice sustainable home design
- Live seasonally, adjusting habits with the change of seasons
- Water harvesting and sustainable water sourcing, including the use of filtered water bottles
- Preserve food through techniques like freezing and canning
- Build and maintain a capsule wardrobe
- Engage in DIY projects and skills
- Drive a long-lasting, affordable car
- Contribute to habitat and wildlife conservation efforts
Social and Community Involvement
- Work from home in the tech sector (remote job)
- Maintain healthy social hobbies and friend groups with shared value systems (Utilize University Groups, Forums, Meetups, Various Online And IRL Places - Always Be Ready To Make A Friend)
- Maintain High levels of Confidence (Be in a lifestyle you want, have hobbies you like, be around people you like, practice good forms of criticism, have good emotional intelligence, practice being vulnerable in a healthy way)
- Understand and participate in local governance, bills, and laws
- Invest time and resources into your local community
- Engage in barter systems to exchange goods and services
- Support global and community projects through contribution and volunteering
Miscellaneous
- Document experiences, write various scripts and films and social commentary through various video projects
- Draw and doodle various ideas for your projects
- Choose rural living (country over suburban over city) for a more independent lifestyle
- Participate in or organize community events and workshops
- Embrace difficult challenges and tasks
I am sure there's more, and I will constantly update and filter this. We're all kind of fake since we're still figuring stuff out, but yeah - it's a general list that I hope to improve in the future.