A Digital Nomad's Guide to Ethical Hedonism (in South America's #1 Vice City) | HackerNoon
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In Medellin, Colombia, the author undertook a 3.5-month sober experiment that led to significant personal development. Despite being surrounded by a vibrant nightlife and partying, the journey showcased how sobriety can offer more fun and fulfillment than intoxication. Engaging socially multiple times a week with those drinking didn’t hinder experiences but instead highlighted lifehacks for enjoying lively environments soberly. The article emphasizes that such insights on sobriety can benefit anyone interested in a more enriching lifestyle, providing actionable takeaways for a successful sober social life.
The ultimate message I hope to communicate is that the sober life can be orders of magnitude more fun than the intoxicated life.
This article will cover uncommon motives for my sobriety, the lifehacks I employed to keep up with the drunks around me, and the unexpected (and sometimes hilarious) consequences.
I experienced meteoric personal development in multiple dimensions while socializing 3-5 times a week with people who were drinking and partying.
Anyone considering a sober social life will find a lot of actionable takeaways here, regardless of their location in the world.
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