diff --git a/slides/disabled.md b/slides/disabled.md index 3891191..d6911bc 100644 --- a/slides/disabled.md +++ b/slides/disabled.md @@ -1,5 +1,40 @@ ## Left out for brevity +--- + +#### Try whatever comes? + + +
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+ +On average this takes several lifetimes. + --- diff --git a/slides/intro.md b/slides/intro.md index a38f471..7366e86 100644 --- a/slides/intro.md +++ b/slides/intro.md @@ -34,11 +34,11 @@ -V- -Modern world brought us... +Modern world brought to us: -- safety, stability, long life -- freedom, opportunities -- accessible information, knowledge +- safety, stability, long life +- freedom, opportunities +- accessible information, knowledge ...and **so many options** to choose from! @@ -50,11 +50,10 @@ Modern world brought us... We can easily become overwhelmed by options. -- What if I pick the wrong option? -- Should I go back and try the other one? -- Will this be the best use of my resources? -- Shouldn't I spend more time researching this? -- What is the best choice? +- what to choose? +- go back, try something else? +- best use of resources? +- more research needed? -V- @@ -67,17 +66,17 @@ We can easily become overwhelmed by options. #### But as the saying goes... -> The best is the mortal enemy of the good +> Premature optimization is the root of all evil -— Montesquieu +— Donald Knuth -V- #### But as the saying goes... -> Premature optimization is the root of all evil +> The best is the mortal enemy of the good -— Donald Knuth +— Montesquieu --- @@ -118,41 +117,6 @@ We can easily become overwhelmed by options. This could take a lifetime. --V- - -#### Try whatever comes? - - -
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- -On average this takes several lifetimes. - -V- #### Focus in one direction? @@ -255,6 +219,8 @@ by Petr Ludwig Book cover +Basis for this talk. + -V- @@ -264,6 +230,8 @@ by Angela Duckworth Book cover +> Perseverance beats talent. + -V- @@ -273,6 +241,8 @@ by Martin Seligman Book cover +> Positivity and contentment can be learned. + -V- @@ -281,3 +251,5 @@ by Martin Seligman by Leo Babauta Book cover + +> It's worth making room for deep work. diff --git a/slides/motivation.md b/slides/motivation.md index e159047..4438dba 100644 --- a/slides/motivation.md +++ b/slides/motivation.md @@ -43,11 +43,12 @@ Two phases: -V- -**Pros:** -- it works! +#### Pros: +It works! + -**Cons:** -- it causes us damage,
it is not sustainable +#### Cons: +It causes us damage,
it is not sustainable Joy fades, requiring more demanding goals. @@ -60,6 +61,16 @@ Joy fades, requiring more demanding goals. The reward for finishing a major goal
is not worth a long struggle to get there. +-V- + +### My past goals + +> I'll build a cool website for generating artwork and sell the art and the code! + +- I built the website! + - I enjoyed this part. +- I never went through with any selling. + - I didn't like this part. --- ### Journey-based motivation @@ -76,23 +87,37 @@ Joy is found in doing an activity, not finishing it. ### Flow -State of deep immersion in an activity that... +State of deep immersion in an activity that... * is challenging * makes use of our strengths * matches our skills * is enjoyable. -We tend to lose our sense of time. +We tend to lose our sense of time, -And it feels good. +and it feels good. + +-V- + +### You know the feeling + +of staying up late + +trying to recompile the code just one last time + +with the help of this random person's forum post + +hoping the app will finally start working. + +**Right?** --- ### Personal vision -How we'd like to spend our limited time. +How we'd like to spend our limited time. - activities we'd like to be doing - milestones we'd like to pass @@ -102,20 +127,18 @@ How we'd like to spend our limited time. ### Meaning -When your actions have positive impact on others,
-it gives them a deeper meaning. -- supporting the greater good feels rewarding - - helping others, - - being part of something bigger, - - creating a legacy -- it creates a strong and lasting motivation +We like working on **meaningful** things: +- supporting the greater good, +- helping others, +- being part of something bigger, +- creating a lasting legacy. -V- ### Group vision -Cooperation of individual visions. +Cooperation of individual visions. - working together helps the group - it also boosts one's own potential @@ -123,6 +146,21 @@ Cooperation of individual visions. > The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. +-V- + +### Meaning for me + +Fan of free and open source software: +- I use it daily: + - OS & apps + - fixes & features + - documentation, tips, help +- I contribute back: + - releasing code, fixes + - sponsoring useful projects and individuals + +**Everyone benefits.** + --- ### TOOL: Personal Vision diff --git a/slides/overview.md b/slides/overview.md index 3497837..8f6a48d 100644 --- a/slides/overview.md +++ b/slides/overview.md @@ -18,38 +18,10 @@ How to stop procrastinating... --- -## 4 sections +## Overview --V- -### 1. Motivation - -Finding a **personal vision** - -that you want to work towards. - --V- - -### 2. Discipline - -Building **good habits** - -to take specific actions - -towards the vision. - --V- - -### 3. Outcomes - -Maintaining a **positive attitude** - -to keep on going. - --V- - -### 4. Objectivity - -Gathering **external feedback** - -to continue your personal growth. +- **Motivation**: Finding a personal vision. +- **Discipline**: Building good habits. +- **Outcomes**: Maintaining a positive attitude. +- **Objectivity**: Gathering external feedback.