Evan Rocha

interested in what is and what could be

[Tim Urban @waitbutwhy]

V1 of my book > final draft of my book. Took about two years to make the messy engines and will be about two years to go from messy engines to fancy engines. Book is slated for September 2027 launch.

[Evan Rocha @_evanrocha]

Trump's tariffs are actually such a big brain move to save the environment. Well played sir, well played.

[Evan Rocha @_evanrocha]

My favorite learning method is a 3 person group chat where the knowledgeable are in a fierce debate and my uninformed ass just gets to sit back and enjoy the show

[Evan Rocha @_evanrocha]

@MatthewWSiu So cool! Loving using it around my neighborhood. Hope to use this habitually while out and about

Seems a little noisy. Would be nice to have some filters to remove some of the more common things like schools and stations. Or filter by things older than a certain date.

[Evan Rocha @_evanrocha]

@matt__yao @schlaf @downshift_me Wow big step. Very exciting to see you start your own coaching practice!

[Evan Rocha @_evanrocha]

With all the cameras on phones these days, I really wish there was an ultraviolet camera strictly to evaluate if I need to put on more sunscreen or not

[Evan Rocha @_evanrocha]

People often say exercise is a big mood booster but I haven't found other forms of exercise (gym, running, swimming, even walking) to be nearly as effective

[Evan Rocha @_evanrocha]

I've been more observant of my mood recently and I've been finding that an activity which improves it ridiculously reliably right now is biking

[Evan Rocha @_evanrocha]

Mainly improves my mood when biking on quieter roads, innercity bike paths, and places with good amount of trees. Busier roads even with bike lanes doesn't quite do it.

Notice it for both joyriding and commuting when I'm not in a rush

[Evan Rocha @_evanrocha]

Sunset bike rides are my favorite.

The views are at their best, the weather is just right, and when I open my mouth I get a free dinner

[Evan Rocha @_evanrocha]

Traveling into a bustling big city listening to Jump Up Superstar is such a good vibe

https://t.co/BTrZ5JoaA6

[Evan Rocha @_evanrocha]

@Spotify the addition of audiobooks is great and all but they would be even better if they included the lyrics

[Evan Rocha @_evanrocha]

@EdDaWord I think there's a genuine skill to be able to appreciate somethings beauty and also resist the desire to own it

[Evan Rocha @_evanrocha]

And also have communal value since they create shared experiences

[Evan Rocha @_evanrocha]

Why are stories so universally loved? It's one of a few interests shared by basically everyone.

Current thinking is that they allow you to have experiences on-demand in a risk-free and easy way.

[Evan Rocha @_evanrocha]

I love the nostalgia of returning to cities that I once called home

[Evan Rocha @_evanrocha]

@devonzuegel @kevinakwok I find pictures and viewings do the job just fine for conveying the liveable square footage and convey much more information on top.

[Matt Yao 🧭 @matt__yao]

For almost a year, I've been tinkering with the idea of taking a career break. As someone still early in their career, leaving the corporate world for an undefined period of time is daunting.

... so I reached out to 16 friends who have done it already https://t.co/qG49SgW3B9

[Evan Rocha @_evanrocha]

This happened organically last year, where I spent the summer in Hawaii where I mostly surfed and played volleyball, and then spent the winter back in Canada learning the foundations of Quantum Mechanics

[Evan Rocha @_evanrocha]

As someone who who is both extroverted and introverted, I'm playing around with aligning my needs with the seasons. I just had a long social summer and now that winter is here it is time to stay home for some extended deep focus time.