Post: #1

Curious to see what everyone's day-to-day browsing habits are like. It's good to take a step back and really look at how productive (or unproductive) you are with your Internet connection.

I'll be the first to admit in all transparency that I could be doing a lot more and I do very little on the web with how much information is on there. These days, my habits mostly consist of:

- Browsing rooshvforum.com
- Checking out rooshv.com for any new posts
- Logging onto facebook.com to promote and manage my band and business
- Check, send, answer emails
- Watch free streaming porn
- Price hunt for stuff I'm looking to buy (usually music/studio equipment/software)
- Watch/read tutorials for new projects I'm undertaking
- Pay bills
- Google searching topics/words I don't know

Besides evaluating your own browsing habits and productivity, it would also be beneficial for people to share resources they use or great sites they visit.

Post: #2

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Post: #3

Weekdays:
-RVF - way too many hours spent here
-FB - also another time waster

Honestly I spend too much time on both, especially RVF. It's an addiction.

I also check out wikipedia, news pages. I'll pay bills once a month.

Obviously for work, that's about it.

On the weekend it's non existent, I'm never home enough, if I am I'm meal prepping or doing laundry streaming a movie.

Post: #4

removed

Post: #5

I only browse the RVF.

Post: #6

• Instapundit / PJmedia
• ROK
• http://www.ace.mu.nu
• Twitter: @Rooshv, @Cernovich, @Nero
• http://www.americandigest.org
• freenortherner.com — always interesting links

Plus, about a couple hundred others daily.

Bonus: "Cat Lady Culture":
http://www.radixjournal.com/journal/2015...dy-culture

Post: #7

Heartiste Rvf reddit krauserpua other forums on interest of the day and tblop

Post: #8

I used to be quite the web surfer (who isn't these days), but I've been doing a number to cut back on this. And you're right, it's amazing to see how much time we spend on these sites.

Really the only things I check frequently now are:

-Roosh V Forum
-Twitter
-E-mail
-Feedly (which has a few dozen websites, but I only read a fraction of the articles)

I used to go on the Misc at BB.com all the time, as well as reading a ton of news sites, but since implementing some productivity techniques I've cut back majorly.

Here are some productivity tips that have helped a ton:

1.) Install the 'Stay Focused' Extension on Google Chrome: Use this feature to limit the amount of time spent on time-wasting sites. It works by adding sites to a list of 'Blocked Sites' which are sites you frequent, but want to cut back on. Then set a limit on how much time you can spend on these sites per day. I usually do around 25-30 minutes (I only have 12 minutes left!!), but try and save these sites for the end of the day anyway.

There's also the 'Nuclear' option. Hit this button and Chrome is blocked for the time you set (e.g. 1 hour).

2.) Pomodoro Technique: Here's a rundown from another RVF thread (/thread-45464.html). When that clock is running I really buckle down and I'm sure you guys will to. I download a Google Chrome app that pretty much stays up at all times that is just a timer set for 25 minutes, that then turns into a 5 minute clock for breaks.

3.) Feedly and 'Send to Kindle': How many times have you found yourself reading an interesting article, only to end up with 11 tabs open of other interesting articles? An easy way to combat this is to get Feedly, add your favorite sites to it, and then once you open the article page immediately send it to Kindle (if applicable, you can download the Kindle app for free though) and just read the article on your kindle so that you won't be able to open a bunch of other tabs.

4.) Delete Internet, Twitter and FaceBook from phone: I did this recently, and now I can no longer spend time dicking around on my phone, and am forced to focus on the present situation. I have Youtube and Google Maps, so I can still use my phone for some stuff, but I really don't need internet or twitter on it.

I have some more, but those are the most important ones off the top of my head.

Edit: Ahhhh only 6 minutes left!

Post: #9

Twitter, facebook, instagram (all on mobile).

Rvf, mostly in mobile.

Collaborating on school projects.

NYT, heartiste, rooshv, rok, dangerandplay, wallstreetplayboys, boldanddetemined, financialsamurai, about once or twice per week to catch up for a total of 2 hours.

When i first joined the forum i spent 2-3 hours per day reading the archives for probably 6 months ir so. Once i depleted those my usage naturally decreased.

Downloading books for my kindle.

Downloading music from youtube.

I spend probably 20-25 hours a week online consuming info/wasting time/entertaining myself.

Post: #10

This is a general breakdown of my internet usage.

1) Google Scholar, Google News in Spanish, searching random things on Google: this probably constitutes about 30% of my internet usage.

2) Wikipedia, general informational sites for researching topics: 25%

3) Torrent sites, Youtube, streaming sites, book hosting pdf sites, basically all forms of my entertainment/reading: 15%.

4) I frequent about 3 or 4 forums: 10%.

5) Banking, emailing clients, Skype: 5%

6) Facebook and miscellaneous: <5%.

Post: #11

(06-03-2015 08:55 PM)Seth_Rose Wrote:  I used to be quite the web surfer (who isn't these days), but I've been doing a number to cut back on this. And you're right, it's amazing to see how much time we spend on these sites.

Really the only things I check frequently now are:

-Roosh V Forum
-Twitter
-E-mail
-Feedly (which has a few dozen websites, but I only read a fraction of the articles)

I used to go on the Misc at BB.com all the time, as well as reading a ton of news sites, but since implementing some productivity techniques I've cut back majorly.

Here are some productivity tips that have helped a ton:

1.) Install the 'Stay Focused' Extension on Google Chrome: Use this feature to limit the amount of time spent on time-wasting sites. It works by adding sites to a list of 'Blocked Sites' which are sites you frequent, but want to cut back on. Then set a limit on how much time you can spend on these sites per day. I usually do around 25-30 minutes (I only have 12 minutes left!!), but try and save these sites for the end of the day anyway.

There's also the 'Nuclear' option. Hit this button and Chrome is blocked for the time you set (e.g. 1 hour).

2.) Pomodoro Technique: Here's a rundown from another RVF thread (/thread-45464.html). When that clock is running I really buckle down and I'm sure you guys will to. I download a Google Chrome app that pretty much stays up at all times that is just a timer set for 25 minutes, that then turns into a 5 minute clock for breaks.

3.) Feedly and 'Send to Kindle': How many times have you found yourself reading an interesting article, only to end up with 11 tabs open of other interesting articles? An easy way to combat this is to get Feedly, add your favorite sites to it, and then once you open the article page immediately send it to Kindle (if applicable, you can download the Kindle app for free though) and just read the article on your kindle so that you won't be able to open a bunch of other tabs.

4.) Delete Internet, Twitter and FaceBook from phone: I did this recently, and now I can no longer spend time dicking around on my phone, and am forced to focus on the present situation. I have Youtube and Google Maps, so I can still use my phone for some stuff, but I really don't need internet or twitter on it.

I have some more, but those are the most important ones off the top of my head.

Edit: Ahhhh only 6 minutes left!

Interesting methods, Seth. Counter-counter productivity seems viable. I think 456 said it best with:

456 Wrote:A lesson always re-encountered is "comfort is the enemy"

We all grow very comfortable frequenting certain websites and staring at screens, but its important to look at the value it adds (or in many cases, takes away). I know I purposely try to limit how much I use the Internet on m phone when out and about as I'm a huge proponent of living your life and experiencing the world around you instead of shutting everything out and crouching into the safety and familiarity of 4" LCD. I notice I do feel like I waste a fair amount of time with my computer web browsning habits as well though that I'd like to work on. Maximizing productivity and getting the most out of the tools at your disposal should be a top priority to anyone looking to do something worthwhile in their lie.

Post: #12

(06-03-2015 03:06 PM)WestIndianArchie Wrote:  Feedly - a couple hundred feeds - al jaz, Slashdot, Tyler Coen and Yves for econ, serious eats, transworld, and about 120 menswear sites, some get rich quick sites, the usual

Rvf, some other forums if nothing is popping

Facebook
Email
YouTube subscription list

Sfsignal, io9
Jezebel/gawker/xojane on a really slow day

I feel like I should be reading reddit, but I find their layout confusing.

Why are you reading Jezebel??

Post: #13

(06-03-2015 08:55 PM)Seth_Rose Wrote:  I used to be quite the web surfer (who isn't these days), but I've been doing a number to cut back on this. And you're right, it's amazing to see how much time we spend on these sites.

Really the only things I check frequently now are:

-Roosh V Forum
-Twitter
-E-mail
-Feedly (which has a few dozen websites, but I only read a fraction of the articles)

I used to go on the Misc at BB.com all the time, as well as reading a ton of news sites, but since implementing some productivity techniques I've cut back majorly.

Here are some productivity tips that have helped a ton:

1.) Install the 'Stay Focused' Extension on Google Chrome: Use this feature to limit the amount of time spent on time-wasting sites. It works by adding sites to a list of 'Blocked Sites' which are sites you frequent, but want to cut back on. Then set a limit on how much time you can spend on these sites per day. I usually do around 25-30 minutes (I only have 12 minutes left!!), but try and save these sites for the end of the day anyway.

There's also the 'Nuclear' option. Hit this button and Chrome is blocked for the time you set (e.g. 1 hour).

2.) Pomodoro Technique: Here's a rundown from another RVF thread (/thread-45464.html). When that clock is running I really buckle down and I'm sure you guys will to. I download a Google Chrome app that pretty much stays up at all times that is just a timer set for 25 minutes, that then turns into a 5 minute clock for breaks.

3.) Feedly and 'Send to Kindle': How many times have you found yourself reading an interesting article, only to end up with 11 tabs open of other interesting articles? An easy way to combat this is to get Feedly, add your favorite sites to it, and then once you open the article page immediately send it to Kindle (if applicable, you can download the Kindle app for free though) and just read the article on your kindle so that you won't be able to open a bunch of other tabs.

4.) Delete Internet, Twitter and FaceBook from phone: I did this recently, and now I can no longer spend time dicking around on my phone, and am forced to focus on the present situation. I have Youtube and Google Maps, so I can still use my phone for some stuff, but I really don't need internet or twitter on it.

I have some more, but those are the most important ones off the top of my head.

Edit: Ahhhh only 6 minutes left!

What is the app?

Post: #14

(06-04-2015 08:39 AM)Ice Wrote:  

(06-03-2015 03:06 PM)WestIndianArchie Wrote:  Feedly - a couple hundred feeds - al jaz, Slashdot, Tyler Coen and Yves for econ, serious eats, transworld, and about 120 menswear sites, some get rich quick sites, the usual

Rvf, some other forums if nothing is popping

Facebook
Email
YouTube subscription list

Sfsignal, io9
Jezebel/gawker/xojane on a really slow day

I feel like I should be reading reddit, but I find their layout confusing.

Why are you reading Jezebel??

RVF

I didn't know that site existed until I learned about it from here.

WIA

Post: #15

RVF
Engadget
Slickdeals
Both Sides Now (a private music board 50s-80s mostly, lots of people in the industry on there. Mostly we talk about stereo oldies and where to find the best quality CDs)

Post: #16

(06-04-2015 09:12 AM)WestIndianArchie Wrote:  

(06-04-2015 08:39 AM)Ice Wrote:  

(06-03-2015 03:06 PM)WestIndianArchie Wrote:  Feedly - a couple hundred feeds - al jaz, Slashdot, Tyler Coen and Yves for econ, serious eats, transworld, and about 120 menswear sites, some get rich quick sites, the usual

Rvf, some other forums if nothing is popping

Facebook
Email
YouTube subscription list

Sfsignal, io9
Jezebel/gawker/xojane on a really slow day

I feel like I should be reading reddit, but I find their layout confusing.

Why are you reading Jezebel??

RVF

I didn't know that site existed until I learned about it from here.

WIA

Yeah ok, but why are you reading it?

I looked at the site once and knew that's nothing for me. I'm just curious why someone on RVF would be reading Jezebel.

Post: #17

(06-04-2015 08:54 AM)Harvey Specter Wrote:  What is the app?

It's just called 'Pure Pomodoro'.

Btw nice Username!

Post: #18

RVF and different news sites. Thanks GOD I quit browsing Facebook and 9gag. Especially 9gag. It's like an injection of concentrated blue pill.

Post: #19

(06-04-2015 06:17 PM)Ice Wrote:  Yeah ok, but why are you reading it?

I looked at the site once and knew that's nothing for me. I'm just curious why someone on RVF would be reading Jezebel.

People on this very board are constantly posting "hate" reads from those sites and sites like them.

I'm not sure if I understand your question.

WIA

Post: #20

Im going to try the stay focused addon, sounds amazing for those days where you can waste free time just a bit too easily.