From 1f61bb08218ae80e7b8f3ee1c7f65bee0c010c03 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dejvino Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2023 22:59:59 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Expanded Motivation - personal experience --- slides/motivation.md | 135 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++------------ slides/overview.md | 2 +- 2 files changed, 100 insertions(+), 37 deletions(-) diff --git a/slides/motivation.md b/slides/motivation.md index 8f633fd..55fae23 100644 --- a/slides/motivation.md +++ b/slides/motivation.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ - + ## Motivation @@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ Carrot and stick; someone else sets our path. - numbs our self-motivation -- feels meaningless +- activity feels meaningless - makes it easier to procrastinate --- @@ -35,10 +35,18 @@ We have our own target and we follow it. We want to achieve something in the future. -- Pros: it works! -- Cons: it causes us damage; not sustainable -- long struggle, followed by a short rush of joy that quickly evaporates -- requires more and more demanding goals +1. long displeasure from not reaching the goal +2. short rush of joy that quickly evaporates + +-V- + + +**Pros:** it works! + +**Cons:** it causes us damage
it is not sustainable + + +Joy fades, requiring more demanding goals. -V- @@ -46,7 +54,7 @@ We want to achieve something in the future. > Humans quickly return to a relatively stable level of happiness despite major positive or negative events. -The reward for finishing a major goal is not worth a long struggle to get there. +The reward for finishing a major goal
is not worth a long struggle to get there. -V- @@ -62,12 +70,28 @@ created by setting bigger and bigger goals. ### Journey-based motivation -Enjoy the ride, the destination is secondary. +Joy is found in doing an activity, not finishing it. -- happiness now, not just at the end -- unlocks flow -- flow brings contentment and mastery -- ...which in turn brings results +"Happiness now", not just at the end. + +Unlocks flow, + +flow brings contentment and mastery, + +that in turn brings results. + +--- + +### Flow + +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. --- @@ -155,11 +179,11 @@ These can be improved, but don't devote too much time to it. + Only a few will be used. - to gain focus, clarity and mastery - - to avoid decision paralysis or regrets. + The rest needs to be rejected and banished: + - to gain focus, clarity and mastery, + - to avoid decision paralysis or regrets. -V- @@ -176,16 +200,16 @@ These can be improved, but don't devote too much time to it. #### Strengths -- attention to detail, carefulness, looking for perfection -- enjoy exploring and learning new technologies -- like to solve problems and mysteries in tech -- life-long programming experience +- life-long programming experience, love building useful solutions +- attention to detail, carefulness, looking for perfection; love creating nice and clean software +- persevering problem solver; like to explore and solve mysteries in tech +- open-minded and attentive listener -V- #### Weaknesses -- lacking in open confrontation, group arguments - introverted, social interactions are taxing +- lacking in open confrontation, group arguments - cautious in opinions, not an 'influencer' -V- @@ -206,14 +230,22 @@ These can be improved, but don't devote too much time to it. +#### My Observations +- my SWOT felt misaligned with the career of people management +- Threats applied to the current situation as well + +Change was desirable and not even that risky. + --- #### Step 2: ### Personal Achievements -- things you are proud of or that brought you joy +- things that brought you joy / you are proud of - provides specific evidence of your strengths - helps to gain confidence and think positively @@ -229,6 +261,12 @@ These can be improved, but don't devote too much time to it. +#### My Observations +- Nice! I did some cool things! +- Very little of it was connected to people management + --- #### Step 3: @@ -255,7 +293,7 @@ An activity should ideally fit into multiple categories. Goal: find groups of activities that support each other. -V- - + ### My Activities - writing readable code, testing, refactoring - exploring new technologies and approaches @@ -265,6 +303,14 @@ Goal: find groups of activities that support each other. +### My Activities Grouped +- collaborative software development (direct) +- exchange of experience (learning & teaching) +- research, experiments, investigation --- @@ -272,9 +318,10 @@ Goal: find groups of activities that support each other. +
Finding a beta version is easier -and you won't procrastinate before finding it! +and you won't procrastinate to start! -V- @@ -289,10 +336,8 @@ and you won't procrastinate before finding it! ### My Beta-Vision -- coding useful software on a daily basis -- continually learning from others -- sharing my knowledge with others -- sharing code publicly +- coding useful software on a daily basis, publicly +- learning from others and sharing my knowledge --- @@ -307,23 +352,41 @@ taking into account the analysis from the previous steps. ### My Final Vision -I'm still iterating. +WIP --- ### Act Now! -> How can I incorporate my vision in my daily life? +*How can you incorporate your vision in the daily life?* Starting small is fine, as long as you start! -V- -### My Start +### My First Steps -I started fixing defects in Android apps I use. +1. Daily coding refresher: + - **Kotlin** Koans + - **Go** by Example + - Learn **Go** with Tests + - Personal **React** project +2. Fixing defects in the Android apps that I use (in Kotlin). -It covers: -- coding useful software +-V- + +### My Findings + +
+ +This covered: +- coding useful software publicly - learning from others -- sharing code publicly + +i.e. my personal vision. + +
+ + +I regularly experienced flow, improved my skills and really enjoyed doing it. + diff --git a/slides/overview.md b/slides/overview.md index 54e25c3..e59a473 100644 --- a/slides/overview.md +++ b/slides/overview.md @@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ towards your vision. Gain **positive results** -to keep you going. +and keep on going. -V-