> Not reading the news

I do this too. I’ve even managed to go years without opening the news. What I can’t deny, the news still sneaks in through WhatsApp/Telegram groups.

> or caring about strangers opinions has done wonders for my psyche.

The final bos !. Jumping into these kinds of conversations just to prove you're smart—or look smart—is the ultimate time stealer. The dopamine hits hard.

Yes, i proved i'm smarter than my average friends. friends also happy to get good insights from me.

The ironic part? times fades away while the quality of my work takes a nosedive.

Dumbest tradeoff i've learned the hard way.