Grant400 wrote on 29 May 2023 14:07:

Absolutely great idea!!! looking forward Eccentric.
Thanks.

Grant400 wrote on 28 May 2023 22:56:

Can you please upload a copy here so that others can download it as well.
Thanks in advance

true_self wrote on 29 May 2023 14:45:

guardyoureyes.com/ebooks/item/the-battle-of-the-generation

please keep in mind that in this struggle there are no shortcuts.  effort needs to be invested for any method to be successful.

Couple quick points I want to address before starting the thread:

1) I am currently in the middle, should we start over at the beginning and make sure everyone stays together?

2) I don't know if a chapter a day is always practical, sometimes it is very long, should we split it up into smaller chalakim?

3) Should we try to make sure other people join along?

If you have any other ideas, please post, I want to get it up later tonight at some point, so I want to hear what other people think about this, I think it's going to be a great thing!

Thank you!

EccentricComposer wrote on 29 May 2023 21:44:

Your decision, your thread.


Even two lines, that has a point is enough per day.


Please write in the intro that everyone is encouraged to pparticipate via posts etc.


Let's do this!

Grant400 wrote on 29 May 2023 23:16:

My opinion too.
Thanks Eccentric you are amazing, thanks for all the effort you put into this.

Day 35,

The day everyone has been waiting for, I opened up the new thread, I hope everyone joins!
I started over again so everyone can stay together, please read the rules first.

Thank you!!!

guardyoureyes.com/forum/20-Important-Threads/396412-Daily-Dose-of-The-Battle-of-the-Generation#396415

Day 36, super pumped about this new program!

Just a quick update, B"h, everything is fantastic. I'm so glad I've been able to grow so much over the past couple months, and I really think my daily reading is a big part of what has been going well for me. But, its now time for me to go into a place of more Nisayon, I have an off-shabbos this week, so I'm hoping to delineate all the places where problems can crop up, and address them, and hopefully get some helpful feedback!

Problem 1- Airport: I generally am fine at the airport, but starting off on a negative note being bombarded with inappropriate material is less than ideal.

Solution: I will take off my glasses for the extent of my time in the airport unless they are necessary. Just having them off and putting them on only when I need them will make sure I keep my eye on the ball.

Problem 2- Airplane: I don't know about everyone else, but I always have trouble holding myself back from peaking over seeing what that other guy is watching, which is always inevitable.

Solution: I don't really have a good one for this, try to learn, close my eyes and listen to music? I always struggle.

Problem 3- Computer: Though its basically completely filtered, no need to explain what could happen.

Solution: Text my accountability partner before I go on, and when I get off safely. Appoint a family member to be a shomer. Go on for a limited amount of time for only the specific purposes I am going on for, and when I am done to get off and not drift around. I only have a couple things I need to do, so hopefully I can get by this.

Problem 4- Material in other room: There are some magazines in the other room by me, not inappropriate, but enough to get me stimulated, I've had issues in the past.

Solution: Make sure I don't enter the room, this worked over Bein HaZmanim, b"h, and it should work now too. Any other suggestions will be helpful.

Thank you everyone, these are the things at the top of my mind, though you never know what the Yetzer Hara has in store for you. I hope to be able to update everyone with the good news on Monday that I made it through perfectly.

Also, last thing, I am going to reward myself when I make it through the off-shabbos, I don't know with what yet, but I will make sure it happens, if anyone wants to join me in this, even better.

Hatzlacha!

EccentricComposer wrote on 31 May 2023 17:28:

Brilliant! Prepare and conquer. 

One more area of prep: Be ready to be overwhelmed with a desire at any given moment. Even the greatest plan goes to hell when the shooting starts. Prepare for the shooting and you'll do great.

Stop, take a breath, remind yourself of what's important to you, and move on.

Hatzlacha!

My best solution for the plane is to get a kosher movie to watch. It will block everything else out. 
This is what i always do. I usually just find some national geographic on the plane and that keeps me busy for the ride. 

chancy wrote on 31 May 2023 17:40:

I have no way to watch movies, but I definitely hear your point.

Bring to the airport and airplane something to keep busy with - a good book, crossword puzzles, etc. 

regarding flying and the airport...

Hatzlacha! i fly often.  I always choose a window seat if possible.  i wear headphones and listen to either a shiur or music.  have a plan and stick to it....



i thought i wrote about this but i can't find it now....I was recently on a flight and i had my usual window seat. When i got on the plane, i noticed that the woman in the middle seat was unfortunately not dressed properly.  I sat down in my seat and i texted a close friend of mine.  I said that i am challenging myself to not catch another glimpse of this person sitting next to me.  I turned towards the window and focused on my learning (and resting) for the duration of the 2.5 hours.  I never did see the person next to me again.  When i got off the plane i davened very emotionally for the zchus to bring a yeshua to someone close to me... but that is a whole nother story.....



i am not writing this because i want any pats on the back.  two years ago, i would have chosen to watch the most r rated movie available on the plane. I was like that for a long time.  bh i was able to change.  it is possible.



best wishes

vehkam

Thank you, that's such an amazing story!

Up to day 38 on my reading, forgot to update yesterday.

I look forward to posting good news on Monday!