Trimming. Adding more personal views.

slides/disabled.md

@@ -1,5 +1,40 @@
 ## Left out for brevity
 
+---
+<!-- .slide: class="pathfinder-page" -->
+#### Try whatever comes?
+
+<header class="navbar hidden">
+    <nav class="navbar">
+        <div class="navbar-item">
+            <div class="custom-select">
+                <select class="algo-select">
+                    <option value="DFS" selected>Depth First Search</option>
+                </select>
+            </div>
+        </div>
+        <div class="navbar-item">
+            <div class="custom-select">
+                <select class="maze-algo-select">
+                    <option value="Random" selected>Random Maze</option>
+                </select>
+            </div>
+        </div>
+        <div class="navbar-item">
+            <div class="speed-container slidecontainer">
+                <span class="range-caption">Speed</span>
+                <input type="range" class="slider range-speed" min="0" max="200" value="100">
+            </div>
+        </div>
+    </nav>
+</header>
+<div class="main-grid-container">
+    <div class="grid-container"><div class="grid"></div></div>
+</div>
+<div class="pathfinder-rerun">Restart</div>
+
+On average this takes several lifetimes.
+
 ---
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#030" -->
 

slides/intro.md

@@ -34,11 +34,11 @@
 
 -V-
 
-Modern world brought us... <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+Modern world brought to us:
 
-- safety, stability, long life <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+- safety, stability, long life
-- freedom, opportunities <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+- freedom, opportunities
-- accessible information, knowledge <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+- accessible information, knowledge
 
 ...and **so many options** to choose from!
 <!-- .element: class="fragment r-fit-text" -->
@@ -50,11 +50,10 @@ Modern world brought us... <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 We can easily become overwhelmed by options.
 <!-- .element class="r-fit-text" -->
 
-- What if I pick the wrong option? <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+- what to choose? <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-- Should I go back and try the other one? <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+- go back, try something else? <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-- Will this be the best use of my resources? <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+- best use of resources? <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-- Shouldn't I spend more time researching this? <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+- more research needed? <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-- What is the best choice? <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
 -V-
 
@@ -67,17 +66,17 @@ We can easily become overwhelmed by options.
 <!-- .slide: data-transition="slide-in fade-out" -->
 #### But as the saying goes...
 
-> The best is the mortal enemy of the good
+> Premature optimization is the root of all evil
 
-&mdash; <cite>Montesquieu</cite>
+&mdash; <cite>Donald Knuth</cite>
 
 -V-
 <!-- .slide: data-transition="fade-in slide-out" -->
 #### But as the saying goes...
 
-> Premature optimization is the root of all evil
+> The best is the mortal enemy of the good
 
-&mdash; <cite>Donald Knuth</cite>
+&mdash; <cite>Montesquieu</cite>
 
 ---
 
@@ -118,41 +117,6 @@ We can easily become overwhelmed by options.
 
 This could take a lifetime.
 
--V-
-<!-- .slide: class="pathfinder-page" -->
-#### Try whatever comes?
-
-<header class="navbar hidden">
-    <nav class="navbar">
-        <div class="navbar-item">
-            <div class="custom-select">
-                <select class="algo-select">
-                    <option value="DFS" selected>Depth First Search</option>
-                </select>
-            </div>
-        </div>
-        <div class="navbar-item">
-            <div class="custom-select">
-                <select class="maze-algo-select">
-                    <option value="Random" selected>Random Maze</option>
-                </select>
-            </div>
-        </div>
-        <div class="navbar-item">
-            <div class="speed-container slidecontainer">
-                <span class="range-caption">Speed</span>
-                <input type="range" class="slider range-speed" min="0" max="200" value="100">
-            </div>
-        </div>
-    </nav>
-</header>
-<div class="main-grid-container">
-    <div class="grid-container"><div class="grid"></div></div>
-</div>
-<div class="pathfinder-rerun">Restart</div>
-
-On average this takes several lifetimes.
-
 -V-
 <!-- .slide: class="pathfinder-page" -->
 #### Focus in one direction?
@@ -255,6 +219,8 @@ by Petr Ludwig
 
 <img data-src="slides/books/end_of_procrastination.png" alt="Book cover" class="r-stretch" />
 
+Basis for this talk.
+
 -V-
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#030" -->
 
@@ -264,6 +230,8 @@ by Angela Duckworth
 
 <img data-src="slides/books/grit.jpg" alt="Book cover" class="r-stretch" />
 
+> Perseverance beats talent.
+
 -V-
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#030" -->
 
@@ -273,6 +241,8 @@ by Martin Seligman
 
 <img data-src="slides/books/flourish.jpg" alt="Book cover" class="r-stretch" />
 
+> Positivity and contentment can be learned.
+
 -V-
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#030" -->
 
@@ -281,3 +251,5 @@ by Martin Seligman
 by Leo Babauta
 
 <img data-src="slides/books/focus.jpg" alt="Book cover" class="r-stretch" />
+
+> It's worth making room for deep&nbsp;work.

slides/motivation.md

@@ -43,11 +43,12 @@ Two phases:<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 -V-
 <!-- .slide: data-background-image="slides/goal_based_motivation.jpg" data-background-size="contain" data-background-opacity="0.1" -->
 
-**Pros:**
+#### Pros:
-- it works!<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+It works!
+<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
-**Cons:**
+#### Cons:
-- it causes us damage,<br />it is not sustainable
+It causes us damage,<br />it is not sustainable
 <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
 Joy fades, requiring more demanding goals. <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
@@ -60,6 +61,16 @@ Joy fades, requiring more demanding goals. <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
 The reward for finishing a major goal<br />is not worth a long struggle to get there.<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
+-V-
+<!-- .slide: data-background-color="#030" -->
+### My past goals
+
+> I'll build a cool website for generating artwork and sell the art and the code!
+
+- I built the website! <!-- .element: class="fragment"  data-fragment-index="1" -->
+    - I enjoyed this part. <!-- .element: class="fragment" data-fragment-index="3" -->
+- I never went through with any selling. <!-- .element: class="fragment"  data-fragment-index="2" -->
+    - I didn't like this part.  <!-- .element: class="fragment" data-fragment-index="4" -->
 ---
 
 ### Journey-based motivation
@@ -76,23 +87,37 @@ Joy is found in doing an activity, not finishing it.
 
 ### Flow
 <!-- .slide: data-background-image="slides/flow.jpg" data-background-size="contain" data-background-opacity="0.2" -->
-State of deep immersion in an activity that...<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+State of deep immersion in an activity that...
 
 * is challenging<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 * makes use of our strengths<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 * matches our skills<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 * is enjoyable.<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
-We tend to lose our sense of time.<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+We tend to lose our sense of time,<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
-And it feels good.<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+and it feels good.<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+
+-V-
+<!-- .slide: data-background-color="#030" -->
+### You know the feeling
+
+of staying up late
+
+trying to recompile the code just one last time<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+
+with the help of this random person's forum post<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+
+hoping the app will finally start working.<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+
+**Right?**<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
 ---
 
 ### Personal vision
 <!-- .slide: data-background-image="slides/group_vision.jpg" data-background-size="contain" data-background-opacity="0.1" -->
 
-How we'd like to spend our limited time.<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+How we'd like to spend our limited time.
 
 - activities we'd like to be doing<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 - milestones we'd like to pass<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
@@ -102,20 +127,18 @@ How we'd like to spend our limited time.<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
 ### Meaning
 <!-- .slide: data-background-image="slides/group_vision.jpg" data-background-size="contain" data-background-opacity="0.1" -->
-When your actions have positive impact on others,<br />
-it gives them a deeper meaning.<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
-- supporting the greater good feels rewarding<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+We like working on **meaningful** things:
-    - helping others,<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+- supporting the greater good,<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-    - being part of something bigger,<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+- helping others,<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-    - creating a legacy<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+- being part of something bigger,<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-- it creates a strong and lasting motivation <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+- creating a lasting legacy.<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
 -V-
 
 ### Group vision
 <!-- .slide: data-background-image="slides/group_vision.jpg" data-background-size="contain" data-background-opacity="0.2" -->
-Cooperation of individual visions.<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+Cooperation of individual visions.
 
 - working together helps the group <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 - it also boosts one's own potential <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
@@ -123,6 +146,21 @@ Cooperation of individual visions.<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 > The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
 <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
+-V-
+<!-- .slide: data-background-color="#030" -->
+### Meaning for me
+
+Fan of free and open source software:
+- I use it daily:<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+    - OS & apps
+    - fixes & features
+    - documentation, tips, help  
+- I contribute back:<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+    - releasing code, fixes
+    - sponsoring useful projects and individuals
+
+**Everyone benefits.**<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+
 ---
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#542" data-background-image="slides/personal_vision.jpg" data-background-size="contain" data-background-opacity="0.5" -->
 ### TOOL: Personal Vision

slides/overview.md

@@ -18,38 +18,10 @@ How to stop procrastinating...
 
 ---
 
-## 4 sections
+## Overview
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#033" -->
--V-
 
-### 1. Motivation
+- **Motivation**: Finding a personal vision.
-
+- **Discipline**: Building good habits.
-Finding a **personal vision**
+- **Outcomes**: Maintaining a positive attitude.
-
+- **Objectivity**: Gathering external feedback.
-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.