The instant feedback concept works for low-tech measurement games too.
I like to guess the time then look at a clock to see if I was accurate. My hope is that it improves my sense of time, but even if it doesn't, it's a fun diversion.
And Shigeru Miyamoto (the Nintendo boss) says: "I've always enjoyed guessing the lengths of objects, which is why I carry a measuring tape around with me... For instance, I might guess that the table in front of us is about 1.2 metres long. Then I'd actually measure it with the measuring tape to chec...
I've tried optimizing and making "my personal" wardrobe and so on, but found that I ended up with one or two favorites pieces and disliked the rest. It's like a MLB slugger who hits a homer once a week and strikes out the rest of the time. I've had more success with just finding a "style tribe" I like and dressing like that. It's more of an MLB "singles and doubles", a consistently good-enough approach. I think people who wear streetwear look cool, and I like hanging out with them so don't mind strangers associating me with them. Now I wear mild variations... (read more)