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		imafish on Dec 14, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: How many hours per day do you work? > The number of times I spent hours on an issue in the evening only to find the solution after 30s in the morning is embarrassing. Besides family life, this is my main argument for not working 8+ hour days. When tired, relax.

rocgf on Dec 14, 2020 [–]

> When tired, relax.

Agreed, it's just that in the moment, it seems like finding a solution for whatever problem I'm facing is a function of time. "If I spent hours on it, how could a break help?" It's counterintuitive that breaks help, but it is supported by science.

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