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the hole is too deep for comf Game of smalltalk -- chat up random people -- do it before you rationalize and back out +- chat up random people +- do it before you rationalize a reason to back out diff --git a/slides/hedonic_threadmill.jpg b/slides/hedonic_threadmill.jpg new file mode 100755 index 0000000..0d53773 Binary files /dev/null and b/slides/hedonic_threadmill.jpg differ diff --git a/slides/objectivity.jpg b/slides/objectivity.jpg new file mode 100755 index 0000000..9120ac7 Binary files /dev/null and b/slides/objectivity.jpg differ diff --git a/slides/objectivity.md b/slides/objectivity.md index ac2a4a3..089c0f6 100644 --- a/slides/objectivity.md +++ b/slides/objectivity.md @@ -1,7 +1,8 @@ - + ## Objectivity -V- + Aligning our assumptions with reality. @@ -25,19 +26,19 @@ i.e. how much they correspond to reality. ### Dunning-Kruger effect -a cognitive bias +is a cognitive bias -in which people with low competence +in which people with low competence -overestimate their abilities. +overestimate their abilities. -V- -Those who don't know - -don't even know - -that they don't know. +>Those who don't know +> +>don't even know +> +>that they don't know. (not a haiku) @@ -45,34 +46,34 @@ that they don't know. ### Why focus on objectivity? -- it helps our personal growth -- to avoid being overly-confident -- to make better decisions -- to avoid harmful decisions (even if well-meant) +- it helps our personal growth +- to avoid being overly-confident +- to make better decisions +- to avoid harmful decisions (even if well-meant) --- ### How to improve objectivity? -- study, learn, train, experiment! -- check your facts, use reliable sources -- question your intuition -- seek external feedback -- search for both proof and disproof of facts +- study, learn, train, experiment +- check your facts, use reliable sources +- question your intuition +- seek external feedback +- search for both proof and disproof of facts -V- ### My reality check -- research quick and slow - - quick internet checks of current facts and opinions, both for and against - - slow reading of books -- exchanging feedback with colleagues +- quick & slow research + - quick internet checks of current facts and opinions, both for and against + - slow reading of books +- exchanging feedback with colleagues -V- ##### New hobby: #### Monthly interview -- assess your skills and relevancy -- learn what others are doing -- confirm your company is the best +- assess your skills and relevancy +- learn what others are doing +- confirm your company is the best diff --git a/slides/outcomes.jpg b/slides/outcomes.jpg new file mode 100755 index 0000000..0b8926b Binary files /dev/null and b/slides/outcomes.jpg differ diff --git a/slides/outcomes.md b/slides/outcomes.md index e4d539f..665c016 100644 --- a/slides/outcomes.md +++ b/slides/outcomes.md @@ -1,8 +1,9 @@ - + ## Outcomes -V- + Daily meaningful activities @@ -70,18 +71,27 @@ We need **emotional stability** to keep us going. -V- -### Learned helplessness -[Martin Seligman] +#### Baby Elephant Syndrome + -V- + -#### Baby Elephant Syndrome - +Young elephant gets tied to a tree by a thin rope which it can't break. + +As an adult, it is constrained by the same thin rope and it doesn't break free. + +Because it learned it is no use to even try. + +-V- + +#### Learned helplessness +[Martin Seligman] --- #### Hamster Procrastination Cycle - + 1. Do nothing 2. Have regrets 3. Doubt yourself @@ -157,13 +167,14 @@ We are free to choose our reaction to events. We choose **how we interpret** our past. --- - + ### TOOL: Choice of attitude (originally named *Inner-game*; not related to Timothy Gallwey's work) -V- + Interpreting seemingly *negative events* @@ -200,7 +211,7 @@ Micro-habit that can be trained. - "At least I learned to do something new!" --- - + ### TOOL: Three Good Things @@ -208,6 +219,7 @@ Micro-habit that can be trained. (Learned Optimism) -V- + At the end of every day, @@ -217,8 +229,8 @@ think about 3 things that went well for you. -V- + - #### Why? Increases positive emotions, hope and optimism. @@ -231,6 +243,7 @@ Strengthens your focus on positive past. Done daily during dinner as a family. -1. chatted with my coworkers over coffee -2. resolved one bug -3. finally gave my talk on procrastination +Today, I liked that... +1. I had a chat with my coworkers over coffee +2. I resolved one bug +3. I finally gave my talk on procrastination! diff --git a/slides/three_good_things.jpg b/slides/three_good_things.jpg new file mode 100755 index 0000000..6599824 Binary files /dev/null and b/slides/three_good_things.jpg differ