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Is there any kind of drugs to keep you focused during the round?
By CantbecomDiv1too_unlucky, history, 6 years ago, In English

Hello Codeforces

I was just wondering, Is there any kind of drugs to keep you focused during the round? a lot of times I get distracted and even I cant concentrate at all although I know the solution to the problem.

Any one tried any kind of this drugs? I read that "Nootropics" are helpful in this cases, but I didn't try it yet, and I know nothing about it's side effects, If you have any advice it would be really helpful.

P.S: I don't need something to get addicted to, just I want it to finish some of my programming projects in a tight schedule, and to improve my rating in some rounds.

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Erdos used to consume Amphetamines:)

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    And it was the reason for his death:

    "Amphetamines: a synthetic, addictive, mood-altering drug, used illegally as a stimulant and legally as a prescription drug to treat children with ADD and adults with narcolepsy."

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      not sure if that was the reason of his dead, but he could do maths >10h per day thanks to Amphetamines.

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        I think the question everyone is eager to ask is, do you do amphetamines?

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          no officer, and I don't know who is the dealer.

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Not exactly drugs, but listen to bruno mars gives me that brain boosts.

Today I lost my headphones, and as a result could not listen to bruno mars without pissing off everyoneo around me. Therefore, I forgot to write sort(arr) and lost rating. Sad story.

Don't be like me. Listen to bruno mars.

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    Am sure it will distract me more

    But thanks anyway.

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      I have another method. Drink alot of water and take constant trips to the restroom. You will find youself solving the problem as you travel back and forth...

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I heard about a drug which helps people improve in contests and in general at anything. It has helped me improve my rating and keep my focus during contest. I do not know if you can cope with it.
If you use it for several years, you can become better at handling nerves and learning things.

Secret
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"I don't need something to get addicted to, just I want it to finish some of my programming projects in a tight schedule, and to improve my rating in some rounds."

I'm very sorry . i didnt take that into account. Bruno mars is too addicting

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Just take one bottle Jack and drink it during the round. It works.

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codeforces does everything so be with codeforces.

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why drugs ?

usually , the round takes 2 hours ! so if you have a good night sleeping and good food, this enough to be focused most of the day, and of course during the round.

also , you can take a break before the contest. at all, don't use any drugs/medicines unless you really have to use it ! take it easy , if you need a rest just take a rest and if you are tired don't participate in the round. your body and health is more important than any thing, please take care !

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    also , this is an answer form [user:https://mirror.codeforces.com/profile/I_love_Hoang_Yen] but i don't remember the bolg, sorry !

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Caffeine in moderate dosages (100-200 mg depending on your weight).

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Weed, it really can keep you focused on what your doing, however it has some other disadvantages.

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That's a secret weapon, use this force carefully

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I thought that CP itself is a drug. The satisfaction solving a question gives is beyond the effects of any drug :)

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Gang weed rise up

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For Me,My GF(She used to be) Body's smell Used to Give Me energy To Do work

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Drugs or medicine bring too much side effect, which is certainly not worthy if you just want concentration.

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LooOooOoLOooOooOLooLOooooOoooL. LMAO. ROFL. Sniff glue. It will get you high rating.

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I've heard LSD has worked wonders for some coders. You can even see solutions that don't exist.

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