It appeared like a bolt out of the blue.
I was clearing some work when I glanced at my phone.
Ironically, yesterday was the day where I had the least number of teaching periods. I could very well have sustained my winning streak, particularly during my lunch time.
I had chosen to read a book titled “Success Built to Last” then. Recently, I wanted to input greater intervals between my screen time and engagement with my physical environment. Digital addiction is real, and I want to stop sliding down the slippery slope.
But I think a bigger reason for me not posting/commenting could be attributed to the saying “Pride comes before a fall”. I have grown used to having my cowboy hat around; therefore, I erroneously thought that it would always be there for me, waiting for me to give it some love.
The intensity of my hunger has abated. My drive has diminished.
Because I let my guard down, I lost 🤠.
Honestly speaking, the loss didn’t hurt me as hard as I assumed it would. I don’t want to trivalise the cowboy hat as a silly little gimmick from SN. After all, I have attributed meaning to it, associating it with my ability to be committed to something.
But in the grand scheme of things, it’s okay because I learnt an important lesson from this. When I stick to something for the long time, I got to think about how to maintain my drive at peak tenacious levels. To distill my feelings to those of joy when seeing cherry blossoms 🌸 bloom for the first time. To keep these feelings fresh even though they are by nature ephemeral.
Sending some happy sats to @Scoresby because misery loves company!
It makes me sad when I see long streaks fall. I doubt I'll care much when it's my turn though.
I'm also wearing my hat for 104 days now! Still feels like new!
Your hat anniversary is coming up
What is a hat anniversary?
I'm assuming it's 365 days, unless this is a cowboy leap-year.
How many people have made it that long?
Only @kr and @sn afaik
The current leader is over 400.
1 year of hat wearing. You throwing a hat bash or what?
If I make it (and remember), we'll commemorate it in some fashion.
I think so too. After a while, it’s all about the community
Its sad, but it is kind of a relief, too. To be able to take some time away from SN.
Damn great streak. Time to begin anew.
The best is yet to be
Got into the top 5 and lost mine... always when I'm on vacation 😭
I remember you had a good time in Tokyo!
LOVE Japan! Such an amazing people and culture.
Oh, sorry to hear that. 2 minutes silence for it😉, Joke a part. Great achievements come with great responsibilities. Now you can relax for a few days.
What?! Stacking sats is a 24/7 thing!
I understand your feeling! We had a debate previously on meta in which I made the case that the cowboy hat had become a badge, even if that was never the intention. The guys clarified that they were thinking about implementing badges, so in a future you will have the right to keep your hard-gained medals my friend.
That’s a nice idea. For remembrance’s sake
Dont worry, while you dont have your hat, take a break and recharge. Think of so me new ideas to write about.
Indeed writing itself should be its own reward
Its nice to have the hat, but look at @Nadia. She is able to get good results without one. I mean...if it had any weight on the leadership board, then it would be a little painful to lose, but it doesnt. So no worries, just take a break for a few days and relax your mind. Thats what I did.
Feel sorry for your hat! Today I've seen two posts for hat. One from my brother about 100 days and one this.
So, is there any use case for the hat?
Not really. Just pride n honour
Pain! I had this happen to me last September while in Alaska
On a Bitcoin conference then?
Let us know how your upcoming conference turns out
👍
Just last week I made a post and I earned my hat. Of course, it was the first time I made a post in the news area and I quickly lost it because I didn't know how to keep it.
Zap at least 100 sats every day!
When one door closes, another opens. Take it as an opportunity to change. Maybe the hat was no longer befitting of who you are today, compared to when you first put it on.
Well said! I just organised my school’s Spelling Bee competition this week n used the exact same saying!
It's a good way to think about life. I too will lose my hat soon, but I feel good about what I was able to accomplish with it while I had it.
You lasted longer than me. I lost mine several weeks ago at 200 days. If I remember correctly, it was a busy day at work and a busy day at home; I didn't go on SN at all until late at night, at which time the hat was already lost.
You must be hard at work fixing others’ headaches! Haha
Haha, I try to.
232 days! Amazing run!
33 weeks is almost a pregnancy
That’s an interesting way to put it haha
Can't believe you lost it! You've always been so punctual with the morning posts!
Nothing lasts forever haha
I'm sad for your loss but happy for my gain! Haha
I am around 100days. To be honest, it's like pressure because you don't want to lose it. But when you lost it accidentally it hurts.
I think you are posting consistently enough! Keep it up
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO not the hat! I never would have thought it would happen to you!
It’s okay. Gotta lose it sometimes to realise how much it means to me haha
Lol agree! I tend to lose mine on the weekends since I try to stay off the computer and phone so the fact I am at 9 days blows my mind I have to be close to my record lol
"Because I let my guard down, I lost" I highlight this phrase and I ask your permission to appropriate it, it is something completely applicable to every aspect of our lives and our day to day. Remembering the fact that in any aspect if we let our guard down we are going to lose, and if you think about the phrase thoroughly, 🤯 they explode in front of a vision of self-analysis, to find where we have our guard down and reinforce so as not to lose at some point that something may fail in that area. And finally congratulations, my greetings and respects to you 🙇 232 days demonstrate your focus and discipline, strengthening why you are the sensei. 🥷
Glad you found my words useful
Wow, 232 days. 💀
It was a good run
Nothing is permanent! As you mentioned you had the opportunity to choose between SN and a book. So, no regrets. It’s a good trade off!
Did enjoy reading that book haha
I like the hair blowing through my golden mane, therefore, I rarely hold onto my hat for long! 🤠
Sexy
Oh I can be quite seductive. 🕺
That's bad for you but you kept that hat more than 200 days that's a good
Thanks mate
Turns out he's a bald cowboy, and has no hair?
Hilarious
This is very impressive, i've made it 48 days and it was hard. Nice job! Here is to 233!
LFG!
When you lose your hat others get a chance to move up the the leaderboard of hat! This is also type of generosity for others!
That’s true. Everyone gets a chance to shine!
https://m.stacker.news/45897
This hat is the coolest feature on SN!
Soo sad you lost it! I don't care though but I've made a fix time to jump on AN everyday.
Rip cowboy hat
Don’t curse me
My longest streak is 4 lol
I can feel you 🐙🐙😔
fell so bad for you
It's like a restart we can't afford in the real life. And it's like a goal you got now to beat next time
Great streak! I had a 14 day running streak. 2 - 6 miles a day. I had to rest today as my tendons were aching. In a sense I too lost my cowboy hat...
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Undertaking a challenging college course?
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Honoured that you still respond to my humble musings haha