Hacker News with Generative AI: Life Advice

What I would do if I was 18 now (levels.io)
Somebody asked me what I would do if I was 18 in 2016. It’s a good question because it’s such an odd time where old institutions and traditional thinking don’t really make sense anymore. I can’t say I’m an expert on this though, because when I was 18, I really had no idea what I was doing. I might be able to give you an original perspective though.

Life Advice, Personal Reflections, Millennials, Technology, Career

13 points by gmays 14 hours ago | 24 comments

'Timeless truths' that make life uncomplicated (cnbc.com)

Life Advice, Philosophy, Simplicity

4 points by kjhughes 2 days ago | 0 comments

What to Do (paulgraham.com)
What should one do? That may seem a strange question, but it's not meaningless or unanswerable. It's the sort of question kids ask before they learn not to ask big questions. I only came across it myself in the process of investigating something else. But once I did, I thought I should at least try to answer it.

Philosophy, Life Advice, Self Improvement

272 points by npalli 5 days ago | 251 comments

Knitting Your Parachute (macsparky.com)
At a recent MacSparky Labs event, a few folks started asking about career change—how to do it, when to think about it, and what it feels like to make a big shift.

Career Change, Personal Development, Life Advice

96 points by 1123581321 40 days ago | 23 comments

Be Curious, Always (rishikeshs.com)

Life Advice, Personal Development

10 points by rishikeshs 40 days ago | 2 comments

Ask HN: Advice for someone entering their 30s (ycombinator.com)

Life Advice, Career Advice, Personal Development

12 points by marclave 45 days ago | 17 comments

Don't Delegate Understanding (stephango.com)
There is a parasite, I see it everywhere. It consumes your health and wealth. It preys on ignorance and is easy to catch. It’s so common you may not even notice you have it.

Life Advice, Philosophy, Metaphor

27 points by herbertl 57 days ago | 10 comments

Headspace Is Perishable (coryzue.com)
Because headspace is perishable. And when you have it, it’s worth acting on.

Creativity, Productivity, Life Advice

11 points by czue 84 days ago | 0 comments

Do the obvious next thing (sonyasupposedly.com)
Letting gravity be my guide, like water.

Life Advice, Philosophy, Metaphor

4 points by exolymph 85 days ago | 1 comments

Get the Funk Out (lessheavy.substack.com)
In my crusty ratboy phase (mercifully over now, I hope), when I lived in San Francisco, I struggled. With many things, but specifically with laundry. Like the Johnny Cash song, my workdays began by looking in my closet for my cleanest dirty shirt.

Life Advice, Humor, San Francisco

42 points by bgoldste 87 days ago | 24 comments

You are chasing the wrong goals (notion.site)

Productivity, Self-Improvement, Life Advice

22 points by true_pk 90 days ago | 6 comments

Ask HN: To get married, I need to send an email the shortest time possible. How? (ycombinator.com)

Life Advice, Relationships, Technology

10 points by 9dev 97 days ago | 23 comments

How to Become a 37 Year Old Broke Loser by RobertElderSoftware [video] (youtube.com)

Life Advice, Comedy, Video, YouTube

18 points by rshi 98 days ago | 2 comments

Always go to the funeral (2005) (npr.org)
I believe in always going to the funeral. My father taught me that.

Life Advice, Personal Anecdotes, Family

571 points by NaOH 107 days ago | 296 comments

Show HN: Software Engineering Handbook – A Guide to Engineering, Life, and More (ycombinator.com)
Hey HN,<p>We’re excited to share Software Engineering Handbook – a unique book that goes beyond technical concepts and dives into the life aspects of being a software engineer. From tackling migration challenges to balancing work as a parent, this book is designed to offer practical wisdom for both personal and professional growth.

Software Engineering, Life Advice, Career Development, Software Development

14 points by yusufaytas 190 days ago | 7 comments

Stuff I would tell my younger self (anthonynsimon.com)

Life Advice, Personal Development, Self-Reflection

16 points by tosh 209 days ago | 4 comments

Ask HN: As you got older what have you realised? (ycombinator.com)

Life Advice, Personal Growth, Aging, Reflection, Ask HN

15 points by sujayk_33 229 days ago | 57 comments

Do quests, not goals (raptitude.com)

Productivity, Life Advice, Personal Development

649 points by zdw 237 days ago | 174 comments

Ask HN: How can I find something worthwhile to do? (ycombinator.com)