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Yash (Indian Millennial Dad)'s avatar

Good one, Dylan. One cannot smell the roses while galloping on a horse!

This myth of monk mode seems like another variation of the hustle culture. While this might seem appealing and might work for people in their twenties, it comes across as a short-term approach. This does not seem to be a sustainable way of leading life.

Community is essential for a balanced life.

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Non-trad Dad's avatar

This is one of my top 3 favorite articles ive come across on Substack. While I wasn't aware of "monk mode" I have definitely found myself obsessing over "optimization" aka bingeing Tim Ferriss podcasts. Life is meant to be messy, we make mistakes, our metrics go up and down.

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