Q: Are there efforts that are futile in nominal terms, but still important to pursue for other effects? What are your favorite examples?
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I find the question & most examples confusing because "other effects" seem like the only reason to do anything ever
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you've tumbled on to inner secret #23 of my crash-only philosophy: the optimal way to do something is by accident.
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arguing with loved ones to... better understand your flaws?
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running. Never going to be a racer. But enjoy physical activity and time to think.
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five and a half years of training to kill people with swords probably counts. My life is way better but will never be in a sword fight.
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improving my handwriting when that is about the only time I write by hand. But nothing has switched thinking process more.
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