diff --git a/slides/discipline.md b/slides/discipline.md index 8ecb2e3..791a02e 100644 --- a/slides/discipline.md +++ b/slides/discipline.md @@ -41,14 +41,11 @@ But at 6 tons it won't be bossed around! If the rider is indecisive or tired,
the elephant will do as it likes. -If the elephant gets scared,
it will not obey the rider. - - -V- ### Ego depletion -- making decisions (big or small) is tiring +- making decisions (big or small) is tiring - everyone has some operational capacity - when the capacity is depleted, we let the emotional side take over @@ -57,37 +54,42 @@ If the elephant gets scared,
it will not obey the rider. #### Replenishing the capacity - allows us to avoid the depletion -- needs to be done in advance +- needs to be done in advance - take breaks - do simple manual activities - improve your mood -V- + -#### Growing the capacity - -- it is possible to increase our capacity -- by building positive habits -- by lowering an emotional aversion +If the elephant gets scared,
it will not obey the rider. -V- #### Emotional aversion -- some activities appear daunting right away: +- some activities appear daunting right away: - demanding lots of effort - ambiguous; many unknowns - uncomfortable or even painful - this creates an emotional barrier,
which causes an emotional aversion - lowering the barrier makes an activity approachable +-V- + +#### Growing the capacity + +It is possible to increase our operational capacity +- by building positive habits +- by lowering the emotional aversion + -V- The **rider** must plan around the **elephant's** needs to make good progress on their journey -without being thrown off into a ditch. +without the rider being thrown off into a ditch. --- @@ -107,7 +109,6 @@ and track them daily. - easier on our capacity: less need for making decisions; it is already decided - less forgetting or avoiding the activity - practice makes perfect: more efficient use of time means more time for doing -- habits can evolve and we can keep improving - incremental changes take time, habits help us make the time - tracking habits increases the retention of habits @@ -164,11 +165,11 @@ and track them daily. ### My Observations -- helped me to build a habit -- kept me accountable +- helped me to build a and keep a habit +- kept me accountable for spending my time - lowering barriers for entry is key - predefined plan = less decision making - - always have a few sheets in stock + - having a few sheets in stock = less disruptions --- @@ -196,13 +197,33 @@ and track them daily. - something you *want* or *need* to complete -- consistent daily progress +- provides consistent daily progress -V- #### My ToDo tracker Collection of markdown text files
that are easy to edit (Joplin). +-V- + +#### My ToDo tracker (1) +```markdown +# 2025-04-16 +- 🚧 🚧 WIP 🚧 🚧 +- pending task A +- pending task B + +# TOMORROW +- some task C + +# LATER +- other task D +``` + +-V- + +#### My ToDo tracker (1) + ```markdown # 2025-04-16 - done task A @@ -217,7 +238,24 @@ Collection of markdown text files
that are easy to edit (Joplin). ``` -V- - + +#### My ToDo tracker (1) + +```markdown +# 2025-04-16 +- done task A +- done task B +- 🚧 🚧 WIP 🚧 🚧 + +# TOMORROW +- some task C + +# LATER +- other task D +``` + +-V- + #### My ToDo tracker (2) ```markdown @@ -240,7 +278,7 @@ During the day: and what comes next. -V- - + #### My ToDo tracker (3) ```markdown diff --git a/slides/motivation.md b/slides/motivation.md index 4438dba..dc832a9 100644 --- a/slides/motivation.md +++ b/slides/motivation.md @@ -150,7 +150,7 @@ Cooperation of individual visions. ### Meaning for me -Fan of free and open source software: +I'm a fan of free and open source software: - I use it daily: - OS & apps - fixes & features @@ -311,7 +311,7 @@ Change was apparently needed + low risk. #### Step 3: ### Analyzing motivating activities -Find out what drives you; strengthen your vision. +Find what drives you to strengthen your vision.
@@ -323,13 +323,7 @@ Categories of activities:
--V- - -#### Growth : Legacy : Relationships : Meaning - -An activity should ideally fit into multiple categories. - -Goal: find groups of activities that support each other. +Look for synergies and groups. -V- @@ -359,14 +353,21 @@ Finding a personal vision takes effort and time. +Finding a beta version is easier
therefore you won't procrastinate to start! -V- ### My Beta-Vision -- coding useful software on a daily basis, publicly +- coding useful software on a daily basis + - publicly, open source + - Kotlin, TypeScript - learning from others and sharing my knowledge + - collaboration, discussions + - blogging, talks, mentoring +- research and innovation + - specialize in one area + - experiments --- @@ -382,10 +383,10 @@ A few paragraphs of what you want to be doing. ### Act Now! -*How can you incorporate your vision in the daily life?* - Starting small is fine, as long as you start! +*How can you incorporate your vision in your daily life?* + -V- ### My First Steps @@ -403,8 +404,9 @@ Starting small is fine, as long as you start! - starting small & early was great: - for "prototyping" the vision + - (e.g.: Go is not so great) - to experiment stress-free - to avoid overthinking it - to figure out if I need to scale it out - I regularly experienced flow, improved my mood, raised my skills and really enjoyed doing it. -- having a vision for your life is nice, but acting on it is essential +- having a vision for your life is useless without taking action diff --git a/slides/objectivity.md b/slides/objectivity.md index b85762d..6bf75b1 100644 --- a/slides/objectivity.md +++ b/slides/objectivity.md @@ -49,8 +49,8 @@ overestimate their abilities. ### My reality check - quick & slow research - - quick internet checks of current facts and opinions, both for and against - - slow reading of books + - quick: internet checks of current facts and opinions, both for and against + - slow: reading of books - exchanging feedback with colleagues -V- diff --git a/slides/outcomes.md b/slides/outcomes.md index 9779337..45ee91b 100644 --- a/slides/outcomes.md +++ b/slides/outcomes.md @@ -7,8 +7,8 @@ Flow brings outcomes and they keep us going: -- emotional - it makes us happy -- material - fruits of our labour +- emotional outcomes - it makes us happy +- material outcomes - fruits of our labour --- @@ -134,7 +134,7 @@ definitely helped! - **present** - ~~future~~ -#### results in a hamster, depressions. +#### results in a hamster cycle, depressions. -V- @@ -145,7 +145,7 @@ definitely helped! - ~~present~~ - **future** -#### breaks out of the hamster. +#### breaks out of the hamster cycle. --- @@ -161,9 +161,6 @@ Choice of attitude -V- -We are free to choose our reaction to events. - -[Viktor Frankl] --- @@ -175,6 +172,14 @@ We are free to choose our reaction to events. -V- +We are free to choose our reaction to events. + +[Viktor Frankl] + +-V- + + + Interpreting seemingly *negative events* as **neutral** or even **positive**. diff --git a/slides/outro.md b/slides/outro.md index 21e2308..72fd3eb 100644 --- a/slides/outro.md +++ b/slides/outro.md @@ -22,7 +22,6 @@ and returned with a renewed personal vision. - I switched roles from a manager to a developer - Thanks to my manager and colleagues! ❤️ - I spend time doing things I really enjoy - - back in code! - I learned a few helpful ideas, techniques and life improvements as well ---