For me it has to be:

  1. Helix mattress ($1,217). Sleep is great.
  2. Home gym power cage & weights (~$1,000). Look good, feel good, get strong.
  3. Netgear Nighthawk AXE7800 ($339). No more random, annoying internet disconnects/slowness.
  4. Books ($0 @ library)
    • “Ultralearning” - Scott Young (how to learn efficiently)
    • “Enlightenment Now” - Steven Pinker (the world overall is improving)
    • “The Bogleheads’ Guide to Investing” - Taylor Larimore (how to invest)
  5. PS5 ($500). So many great games like witcher 3, god of war, spiderman.

I’m searching for some more deep value purchases. Give me what you’ve got.

  • unwinagainstable@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Awesome! That’s the kind I have as well, although I bought mine used. Hope you enjoy it! I got into a routine of using it in the morning and I’m getting the best exercise I have in years

    • Flying Squid@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Thanks! I’m definitely looking forward to it. I’ve been using an elliptical, but it is killing me and I want something a little less hard on myself.

      • unwinagainstable@lemmy.world
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        1 year ago

        It’s really easy on the joints. My muscles don’t get excessively sore either. You can vary the intensity to pretty much whatever you want. If you go really hard you’ll be drenched in sweat within 20-30 minutes. Go more casually and it feels more like a brisk walk. I’d just recommend watching some videos to learn the form since it’s not a natural movement and almost no one will instinctively do it right without instruction. Getting into a training program helped me get into a routine as well

        • Flying Squid@lemmy.worldEnglish
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          1 year ago

          Yeah, I’ve used them before and enjoyed them because of the lack of muscle ache. And it’s funny because I usually hate exercise, but I find the rowing experience pleasant.