Readit Newsdavidhegarty commented on One man’s fight to end California’s ban on ferrets latimes.com/california/st... · Posted by u/danso
Shout out to one of the greatest documentaries of all time: PBS's 'Ferrets - The Pursuit of Excellence'.
It is ever bit as funny 'Best in Show'... but the characters are real.
The only place I can find a streaming version is this low quality YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrhSFMO4egI&t=4163s
The DVD is now ~$80 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Pursuit-Excellence-Ferrets/dp/B000RL2...
And yet, all the studies of people with children show that they make you less happy, while they are around, although more happy later in later, presumably once they have moved out. Years of relief built up I guess (just kidding, more likely the benefits of having an extended close family when you are older).
Speaking for myself, I know that I would hate to have my freedom taken away by having children. I also know that my sister, who has a four year old and a one year old, has been miserable and exhausted for much of the last four years.
I think there's a difference between happiness and fulfillment. Parenthood unlocks a new level of feelings I never experienced before.
I cannot accurately describe the joy that fatherhood brings me.... despite the reduced sleep and increased stress.
By a magnitude of 10x, Fatherhood has surpassed anything i have experienced prior.
I learned to do this 5 years ago as part of a wilderness survival program. I was highly skeptical at first, but it was much easier in reality.
I believe the practice is banned in most states because it is so effective at catching fish.
davidhegarty commented on Ask HN: What are some good resources to learn how to invest and build wealth? · Posted by u/noratrace
Going to echo this one. Plus the following two books:
1/ Richest man in Babylon
2/ Rich Dad, Poor Dad.
Both written for the simplest of readers but great advice clearly told.
(Summaries are probably good enough)
davidhegarty commented on San Francisco’s Seismic Gamble nytimes.com/interactive/2... · Posted by u/montrose
Love every opportunity to link to this story: http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_eye/2014/04/17/the_citicorp_t...
The Citigroup building in NYC had a fundamental design flaw that could cause it to collapse.
If you’re going too fast, an arbitrary red light will be triggered on your route. It’s quicker not to speed, than to wait out the red light.