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Legkohod.com Site Summary
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Legkohod.com Site Summary. 2008, and much has changed since then. This Russian language site is about lightweight backpacking and was created by Rick DeLong. Who lives in Kiev, Ukraine. The site introduces many aspects of western ultralight practice to readers in Russia, Ukraine, and other former Soviet states (wherever there are Russian speakers). There are articles, trip reports. With photos, links to the best Russian language (nearly nonexistent) and English language resources. Comparison Review of Ta...
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The [Ex-]Socionist: My New Book: Frictionless Foreign Language Mastery
http://socionist.blogspot.com/2014/12/my-new-book-frictionless-foreign.html
Things related to socionics and self-development. Since 2006. Dec 15, 2014. My New Book: Frictionless Foreign Language Mastery. Yes, I'm coming out with my first book in a matter of weeks or months! The subject is not socionics, but I think many readers of my blog will find it interesting. What makes my approach particularly practical is a simple algorithm (list of steps to be repeated over and over) for language learning that can take you from beginner all the way to near-native proficiency with no chan...
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The [Ex-]Socionist: Functional Spirituality
http://socionist.blogspot.com/2014/04/functional-spirituality.html
Things related to socionics and self-development. Since 2006. Apr 21, 2014. There is a fascinating trend in western societies that I refer to as "functional spirituality": using techniques from religions and spiritual traditions to achieve specific psychological results in the absence of religious faith. Calm anxiety through meditation, visualization exercises such as "responsibility transfer," and body language manipulation. Recover from illnesses by applying proven placebo methods. Thanks to science, i...
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The [Ex-]Socionist: Commercial Socionics Project. 1 Person Needed.
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Things related to socionics and self-development. Since 2006. Jun 11, 2014. Commercial Socionics Project. 1 Person Needed. I know some people who are looking for someone to fulfill an important role in a commercial socionics project. This is for a person who sees their future in business, consulting, marketing, and networking, and who is passionate about socionics and its applications. Contact me at gmail address delong dot rick if you think you are a good candidate. Jun 20, 2014, 10:17:00 AM. Ricks Self...
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The [Ex-]Socionist: Preview of My Changing Views on Personality and Relationships
http://socionist.blogspot.com/2013/04/preview-of-my-changing-views-on.html
Things related to socionics and self-development. Since 2006. Apr 13, 2013. Preview of My Changing Views on Personality and Relationships. This post started out as a response to Jonathan's comment on my previous post, then grew to article length). At this point, allowing myself to skip past some of the methodical stuff and cut to the chase will probably be useful to both me and my readers. Here are some of the main points in no particular order:. Identifying people as "the same type" is useful only when ...
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The [Ex-]Socionist: Optimizing for Happiness
http://socionist.blogspot.com/2013/09/optimizing-for-happiness.html
Things related to socionics and self-development. Since 2006. Sep 4, 2013. I like using the concept of "optimization." Optimization is central to any serious endeavor. For example, in competitive long-distance hiking and cycling, one must optimize a lot of different things simultaneously: gear weight, gear functionality given probable risks and wear and tear, personal conditioning, diet, habits of energy expenditure and personal upkeep (both physical and mental/emotional). In the past I've written about ...
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The [Ex-]Socionist: Rick's Self-Improvement Cheat Sheet
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Things related to socionics and self-development. Since 2006. Jun 29, 2014. Rick's Self-Improvement Cheat Sheet. Have trouble focusing on one task, following through on plans, and reaching goals? You probably need to work on developing your brain's executive functions. Mindfulness meditation (at least 5-10 minutes every day); going for walks; aerobic exercise; positive social interactions; reading; intellectual skill development; dealing with temptations and addictions; improve sleep quality and quantity.
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The [Ex-]Socionist: Lifestyle, Routines, and Creative Output
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Things related to socionics and self-development. Since 2006. Dec 18, 2013. Lifestyle, Routines, and Creative Output. I've been writing now for 12 years, ever since I was 24 years old (before that I kept journals). Much or most of the writing has been done in bursts of up to several thousand words on a nearly daily basis for weeks at a time. Sometimes I've gone weeks and months without writing anything "productive" at all. Due to my high sensitivity, I also prefer to protect myself from sensory and infor...
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The [Ex-]Socionist: The Coming Lifestyle Revolution
http://socionist.blogspot.com/2014/05/the-coming-lifestyle-revolution.html
Things related to socionics and self-development. Since 2006. May 2, 2014. The Coming Lifestyle Revolution. It appears quite likely that the next 5 years will see the beginnings of a major lifestyle revolution in the developed world. The drivers are the usual ones: science, technology, and computing. It will soon become apparent that many practices embedded by our modern lifestyle compromise our health and performance not just in the abstract "long term," but on an hour-to-hour timescale. Poor eating...
