I'm doing 9 things
Nu Trend
2 years ago
My first DJ experience was at a festival called Kiwiburn (regional Burning Man event), I later DJed in Foam Bar, Christchurch, New Zealand, at an event called the Nu Trend.
ferrouswheel's Life List
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1. run a marathon
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2. write a book
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3. a back flip
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4. land a front flip
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5. Learn how to remember peoples' names
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6. Start my own business
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7. Polyphasic Sleep
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8. one handed pullup
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9. pay off my student loan
665 people
How I did it
It made me
accomplished 
How I did it: I contacted friends who had already set themselves up in a foreign city, they ran regular gigs and so when I told them I'd be visiting they set me up with a DJ slot. Read how I did it…
It made me
awesome
How I did it: I maintained a connection to the online futurist networks for the last 10 years. During a trip to the USA I met up with Ben Goertzel whose the Research director of SIAI, I also voluntarily worked on various projects. Now I'm paid part time to work on OpenCog! Read how I did it…
It made me
productive
How I did it: My partner got me a dawn alarm clock which has a full-spectrum light that gradually gets brighter, before beeping. Usually I wake up naturally before the alarm goes up. Read how I did it…
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Recent entries
part of gym routine
3 years ago
I do this as part of my regular gym routine, keeps me in shape and feels good afterwards!
broken ankle
3 years ago
Broke my ankle half way through, but managed to complete it anyway since it was only a fracture. I did too many long runs in the week leading to the event, make sure you let your body rest a little before attempting it!
