Current Events > WHy do people say hobbies build skills?

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Arent hobbies things you do to have fun? None of my hobbies make me have any skills or strength:

Playing video games
Watching movies
Watching tv
Listening to music
Eating
Drinking
Sleeping
Hanging out with friends
Shopping

IDK if that is what pretentious yuppies say, who knows. I dont even have any skills.
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Playing video games can help hand-eye coordination
Eating/Drinking can improve your palette
etc

You won't develop any skills if you aren't going into your hobby with that intention.

Like, listening to music, for example. Person A just listens to it to listen while Person B is listening to the music to dissect it and understand it more.

It's really the amount of effort you put in ultimately affecting what you get out of it.

You might wanna rethink your finances if shopping is something you do for fun. That can very quickly turn un-fun if you don't have the money to afford your expenses.

Not every week probably every 3-4 weeks I go shopping

I dont like to dissect music I just like to listen

I mainly do my hobbies for fun, to pass time for the day
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When people are talking about hobbies in that sense they usually mean some kind of craft or exercise, not just existing in an entertaining way.
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try getting a hobby that is something other than mindlessly consuming media
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Bacon_Pancakes posted...

Eating/Drinking can improve your palette

The word you're looking for is palate.
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pinky0926 posted...

When people are talking about hobbies in that sense they usually mean some kind of craft or exercise, not just existing in an entertaining way.

This. Basically actively learning and improving in something.
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Romulox28 posted...

try getting a hobby that is something other than mindlessly consuming media

Would you consider reading to be mindless consumption?
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pinky0926 posted...

When people are talking about hobbies in that sense they usually mean some kind of craft or exercise, not just existing in an entertaining way.

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Arguably watching TV/movies and listening to music are pastimes not hobbies.

But even then you can learn from them, for instance if you're studying a foreign language and watching/listening to media in that language.
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knuxnole posted...

Playing video games

Depending on the game it can develop all sorts of intellectual skills. Reaction time, planning and strategy, reaction to emergencies, pattern recognition, etc.

The others...ehhhh I wouldn't even call them hobbies. They're just leisure activities and basic human functions.

Romulox28 posted...

try getting a hobby that is something other than mindlessly consuming media

There arent any

Thats mainly what I enjoy for fun

I dont like to play sports or do hard physical work. Or make things. Id rather listen to music or watch a tv show or play a game than make them

Or eat and drink food rather than make them
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RoboLaserGandhi posted...

knuxnole posted...

Playing video games

Depending on the game it can develop all sorts of intellectual skills. Reaction time, planning and strategy, reaction to emergencies, pattern recognition, etc.

The others...ehhhh I wouldn't even call them hobbies. They're just leisure activities and basic human functions.

To me, some basic human functions are fun lol

I guess I consider hobbies things I do for fun

Whats the right word for that if hobbies arent?
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doomcrusader posted...

pinky0926 posted...

When people are talking about hobbies in that sense they usually mean some kind of craft or exercise, not just existing in an entertaining way.

This. Basically actively learning and improving in something.

Oh.

What if you dont like to do either of those at all?
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Then that's your prerogative and you should be thankful you live in a society where you can enjoy your free time the way you see fit?
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Hexenherz posted...

Then that's your prerogative and you should be thankful you live in a society where you can enjoy your free time the way you see fit?

Which is true for all of us. Thats life

Some people like to create.

I am meant to consume. Thats my purpose. My hobbies arent meant to make me have skills.

The ones that involve crafting exercising or learning are probably not things I find fun
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knuxnole posted...

RoboLaserGandhi posted...

knuxnole posted...

Playing video games

Depending on the game it can develop all sorts of intellectual skills. Reaction time, planning and strategy, reaction to emergencies, pattern recognition, etc.

The others...ehhhh I wouldn't even call them hobbies. They're just leisure activities and basic human functions.

To me, some basic human functions are fun lol

I guess I consider hobbies things I do for fun

Whats the right word for that if hobbies arent?

Interests

Ahhhh ok

So yes. I have TONS of interests

But 0 hobbies.

Are there anyone else with no hobbies?

I guess gaming can count idk
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Romulox28 posted...

try getting a hobby that is something other than mindlessly consuming media

Can you please recommend some hobbies

recently I've taken up biking in the street but I had to stop because I am afraid of getting run over by a car
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If I hadn't started doing amateur theatre I assuredly wouldn't have ended up with the confidence I do and the talking/presenting skills that I have.

Wouldn't be as good at job interviews so it's had a real tangible impact on my career and earnings.

Also, what is bad about mindlessly consuming media? Thats what we all do

Literally thats what I do every day for my entire life, and my life goal until death
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knuxnole posted...

Also, what is bad about mindlessly consuming media? Thats what we all do

Literally thats what I do every day for my entire life, and my life goal until death

I think nowadays the amount of time some people sink into consuming media negatively affects the time they are able/willing to put into developing other areas of their life - relationships, learning, travelling, experiences - which I suspect many people on their death bed will wish they done more of, rather than having seen that extra season of some show.

Honestly I would regret not playing 2 games on my backlog than traveling somewhere I would find boring

I hate traveling. Never left my home state and dont want to tbh. I hate learning reminds me of school

Ive experienced a lot tbh

I got friends. Dont want marriage or kids *shudders*
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knuxnole posted...

Honestly I would regret not playing 2 games on my backlog than traveling somewhere I would find boring

I hate traveling. Never left my home state and dont want to tbh. I hate learning reminds me of school

Ive experienced a lot tbh

I got friends. Dont want marriage or kids *shudders*

Hey if you're happy doing what you're doing then who cares if they develop skills. I disagree with you on just about everything but I'm not gonna tell you what should make you happy.
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Yeah at this point you should realize that literally no one cares how you live your life and no one is going to try to tell you how to live your life despite repeated requests for the same.
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knuxnole posted...

Ive experienced a lot tbh

It doesn't sound like you're experiencing much at all in the grand scheme of things tbh, but if you're genuinely happy with this life then that's more than half the battle - lots of people are unhappy and unsatisfied with their situation.

NES4EVER posted...

knuxnole posted...

Honestly I would regret not playing 2 games on my backlog than traveling somewhere I would find boring

I hate traveling. Never left my home state and dont want to tbh. I hate learning reminds me of school

Ive experienced a lot tbh

I got friends. Dont want marriage or kids *shudders*

Hey if you're happy doing what you're doing then who cares if they develop skills. I disagree with you on just about everything but I'm not gonna tell you what should make you happy.

lol why do you disagree? Just out of curiousity, wouldn't you AGREE?

If I did the opposite or agree with your life standing, I'd be miserable 1000%.

Not everyone has the same purpose. There are people that meant to live and consume. There are others that love to create. So, in essence, they create things for me to enjoy.

I'm more of a receiver not a giver haha. That's my "class".
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@Vamp_Aubrey posted...

Romulox28 posted...

try getting a hobby that is something other than mindlessly consuming media

Can you please recommend some hobbies

recently I've taken up biking in the street but I had to stop because I am afraid of getting run over by a car

depends, are you 27 or older?
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@Romulox28 posted...

@Vamp_Aubrey posted...

Romulox28 posted...

try getting a hobby that is something other than mindlessly consuming media

Can you please recommend some hobbies

recently I've taken up biking in the street but I had to stop because I am afraid of getting run over by a car

depends, are you 27 or older?

not yet

fortunately i still have some time before the end
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It's dependant on yer hobbies and how you approach em but probly cause many hobbies do
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because they can
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Guerrilla Soldier posted...

because they can

True it depends though

For me. I play videogames for fun, lots of MARIO, Zelda, sonic. RPG an sfighters
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A lot of traditional hobbies are based around some skill. Sewing, car repair, crafts, etc. For me, I like to build furniture and longbows. There have always been hobbies that don't have as tangible of products and therefore the skills are more abstract. For example, people who like puzzles can build logic, but there is no end result to judge and the skill is not really measurable in the conventional sense, so it's harder to gauge.

I dont have any skills

All
My skills are level 0
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knuxnole posted...

I dont have any skills

All
My skills are level 0

sucking at something is the first step towards being sorta good at something

also, I'm kinda surprised you didn't list pooping as one of your hobbies
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Mindlessly consuming media is my skill :)
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Try to spot at least 10 things a day worth looking at. easy hobby
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it seems like youre living quite the empty life. i doubt there are many people who on their death bed wish they had watched more tv/played more video games.
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pinky0926 posted...

When people are talking about hobbies in that sense they usually mean some kind of craft or exercise, not just existing in an entertaining way.

This. Let's make a distinction between just a "pastime" and an actual "hobby".
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knuxnole posted...

Eating
Drinking
Sleeping

so being alive is a hobbie to you?
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KILBOTz posted...

it seems like youre living quite the empty life. i doubt there are many people who on their death bed wish they had watched more tv/played more video games.

Its not empty. If I was on my deathbed, I would hope

1) to finish my backlog of games
2) finish seasons of tv shows

What else would I fill it with besides my interests? I have everything I need!

Travel? I hate it. I would be SO bored. I would be on my phone the whole time. I dont want to leave me home state lol

My interests are my fulfillment. My possessions are my prize things of value!
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marc55 posted...

knuxnole posted...

Eating
Drinking
Sleeping

so being alive is a hobbie to you?

Doing those things are interests and hobbies yes!

I love to eat!
I love to nap and sleep

Its like. When you list interests in bios. I put that I love to eat, drink, sleep, watch tv/movies, listen to music, play videogames, and pleasure myself.
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I have knuxnole tagged as [Casual easy mode] for a topic he made on a gaming board. It applies to all his life as well.
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Not gonna lie, video games have made me far better at laparoscopic surgery than the peers in my year. Like, noticeably better.
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videogames for decision making and abstract problem solving.

music with rythm that might translate to dancing and/or singing.

shopping, planning and organization.

watchung movies might present some interesting idea that you want to try and become succsessful at it.

doing something multiple times is enough for you to become efficient at it, which is another way of beign called "skilled at X thing"

just think a bit further on what you do and how much better you have become at your shit, it's pretty simple.
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knuxnole posted...

marc55 posted...

knuxnole posted...

Eating
Drinking
Sleeping

so being alive is a hobbie to you?

Doing those things are interests and hobbies yes!

I love to eat!
I love to nap and sleep

Its like. When you list interests in bios. I put that I love to eat, drink, sleep, watch tv/movies, listen to music, play videogames, and pleasure myself.

Listing "I like to eat, drink sleep and pleasure myself" in your bio? You must get more pussy than the pound

Shut_TheF---_Up posted...

knuxnole posted...

marc55 posted...

knuxnole posted...

Eating
Drinking
Sleeping

so being alive is a hobbie to you?

Doing those things are interests and hobbies yes!

I love to eat!
I love to nap and sleep

Its like. When you list interests in bios. I put that I love to eat, drink, sleep, watch tv/movies, listen to music, play videogames, and pleasure myself.

Listing "I like to eat, drink sleep and pleasure myself" in your bio? You must get more pussy than the pound

I dont date lmao
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Laserion posted...

I have knuxnole tagged as [Casual easy mode] for a topic he made on a gaming board. It applies to all his life as well.

Thanks! Ill list you as that too!

Easy mode and casual is the best :)
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