59 karma · joined March 4, 2017
Second, join somewhere else where you are more valued. Or better yet, start your own company if you feel confident enough.
Third, find places (either offline or online) where you'll meet like-minded fellows. Join libera.chat if you wish. It's a great place to hang out no matter your networking skills.
I have tried implementing a similar lifestyle with my new friends as I grew older, but it just didn't work. I realized then, that the kind of bond we shared was a rarity and others had not had such an experience. I barely call anyone now. And more importantly, I feel uncomfortable calling people. Like I'm disturbing them. However, back in school days it was the telephoning that made us the great friends we were because we got to have 1 on 1 conversations with each other very often.
In recent times, texting has destroyed the telephoning culture. I absolutely detest texting, but all of my peers are doing it. I wish times were a little simpler.
If someone asks why, just tell them you don't entertain any level of toxicity.
I've been experimenting with cold showers since the pandemic began, first it was through the summer, and I summoned up courage to continue it through the winter. There were some days when I thought I couldn't take the cold, so I used warm water instead. But I remember the stark difference I felt on those days compared to the rest when I showered in cold water.
If you can bear the cold, I would recommend it. Even if you can't, take it up as a challenge (that's what I did), to get your body to adapt to it. Totally worth it.
Please learn it from professionals or friends who are already well versed in the practice if you are new to it.
The person has even written a ray tracer in excel!