<oembed><type>rich</type><version>1.0</version><title>Jordan Laster wrote</title><author_name>Jordan Laster (npub1f0…pvuy5)</author_name><author_url>https://nostr.now/npub1f0qtaggv9kvgqtpjzhtpguuztwzhl8t3pwmqaalw4p6zc2de724q4pvuy5</author_url><provider_name>njump</provider_name><provider_url>https://nostr.now</provider_url><html>No music &amp; pods during workouts &gt; music &amp; pods during workouts.&#xA;&#xA;A few years ago, I went to the gym and forgot my headphones. &#xA;&#xA;I was so frustrated, I almost skipped my workout.&#xA;&#xA;It was then that I realized how dependent I was on media  — ridiculous frustration was my withdrawals.&#xA;&#xA;From that day forward, I started working out without any music or pods. &#xA;&#xA;I went from frustration -&gt; creativity.&#xA;&#xA;Rather than flood my brain with other peoples&#39; lyrics &amp; ideas, my brain was free to form its own.&#xA;&#xA;And working out supercharged it.&#xA;&#xA;Having &#34;shower thoughts&#34; during my workouts is now one of the highlights of my day.&#xA;&#xA;In 2025, I&#39;m embracing more silence and less media during tasks...&#xA;&#xA;So I can hear the chatter in my head.&#xA;&#xA;It&#39;s amazing what comes to mind when you give it space.&#xA;&#xA;#workout #thoughts</html></oembed>