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Must be a Gen Y thing (or whatever you call 20 somethings these days). I'm afraid to me, it seems exceedingly childish to need something like a chain of Red X'

Must be a Gen Y thing (or whatever you call 20 somethings these days). I'm afraid to me, it seems exceedingly childish to need something like a chain of Red X's in order to get something as simple as "workout" or "clean" or "do job" or "work" done on a consistent basis. It's called SELF DISCIPLINE and it's really not rocket science. Now get off my lawn.

g0lden 13y ago
some of these "Red X's" help people develop their self discipline
Permit 13y ago
>It's called SELF DISCIPLINE and it's really not rocket science. Do you think self discipline is inherent or learned? If it's inherent, then you can't fault an individual without it. If it's learned, how does one acquire it? It seems like programs like this are the "Gen Y" approach to learning self discipline. Perhaps the baby-boomers learned it from their families, whereas Gen Y did not. Which (if anything) speaks volumes about the parenting quality of your generation ;)
pivnicek 13y ago
Self discipline has no relation to generation. It's a human condition problem. This method seems to have some merit and may be a tool that can help people suffering from depression climb themselves out. I look forward to trying it.
auctiontheory 13y ago
It's called SELF DISCIPLINE and it's really not rocket science. I looked at your last half dozen comments. Your challenge, should you choose to accept it: How many days can you go without making a snarky or negative comment on HN?
icebraining 13y ago
Benjamin Franklin used a similar method: In his twenties he set out to improve himself very systematically. He first ascertained the qualities that he found most important to cultivate, including Temperance, Silence, Order, Resolution, Frugality, Industry, Sincerity, Justice, Moderation, Cleanliness, Tranquility, Chastity and Humility. He then devised a simple daily record and chose one of these virtues each week to focus upon. His record contained a matrix with a list of the virtues he wished to perfect in his life down the left side and across the top a list of the days of the week. He would then mark a dot or check in each box when he failed to meet his own expectation for the virtue he was seeking to practice that day. His goal was to have a week free of all marks showing success.

g0lden 13y ago

some of these "Red X's" help people develop their self discipline

Permit 13y ago

>It's called SELF DISCIPLINE and it's really not rocket science. Do you think self discipline is inherent or learned? If it's inherent, then you can't fault an individual without it. If it's learned, how does one acquire it? It seems like programs like this are the "Gen Y" approach to learning self discipline. Perhaps the baby-boomers learned it from their families, whereas Gen Y did not. Which (if anything) speaks volumes about the parenting quality of your generation ;)

pivnicek 13y ago

Self discipline has no relation to generation. It's a human condition problem. This method seems to have some merit and may be a tool that can help people suffering from depression climb themselves out. I look forward to trying it.

auctiontheory 13y ago

It's called SELF DISCIPLINE and it's really not rocket science. I looked at your last half dozen comments. Your challenge, should you choose to accept it: How many days can you go without making a snarky or negative comment on HN?

icebraining 13y ago

Benjamin Franklin used a similar method: In his twenties he set out to improve himself very systematically. He first ascertained the qualities that he found most important to cultivate, including Temperance, Silence, Order, Resolution, Frugality, Industry, Sincerity, Justice, Moderation, Cleanliness, Tranquility, Chastity and Humility. He then devised a simple daily record and chose one of these virtues each week to focus upon. His record contained a matrix with a list of the virtues he wished to perfect in his life down the left side and across the top a list of the days of the week. He would then mark a dot or check in each box when he failed to meet his own expectation for the virtue he was seeking to practice that day. His goal was to have a week free of all marks showing success.