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by balaji1 1512 days ago
There is a benefit of re-listening to certain audiobooks, lectures or podcasts. If there was a sophisticated way to just have content on-repeat, that would be cool. New content all the time is over-consumption, while repeating could be used for learning.

Also if walking alone, people should try calling friends and family. It's a great way to reconnect and stay connected with friends. Handsfree, heads up, it's good fun. I also feel much more chatty when on a walk.

Anyway, walking commutes are the best.

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In seasons of life where there are a lot of new things happening I tend to re-read books or re-listen to familiar music whereas other times I find myself in more of an exploratory mood.

The Count of Monte Cristo is my current go to re-read.

I just picked this back up last week for similar reasons. I have so much going on in my life right now that I wanted something to read where I already know the story well and can allow parts of my brain to "defrag" while still enjoying a book.
> In seasons of life where there are a lot of new things happening...

that's a neat idea to allow us to be cognizant of life. And to keep other things simple to create mental and physical bandwidth for the main things.

I dislike coming across ppl on my walks who are loudly talking to someone on a phone whilst walking along. I find it bizarre behaviour.
> Also if walking alone, people should try calling friends and family.

Ah, this is such a good suggestion too! I've been doing that more lately too and it's really valuable.