Spirit of an Entrepreneur

  • I followed the plan by breaking it first

    I followed the plan by breaking it first

    I couldn’t fall asleep two nights ago. So I decided to wash the dishes while listening to music. The music carried me away, so I ended up enjoying it for another two hours after I had finished with the dishes. A glass of good wine helped set the mood perfectly. I only went to bed…

  • The Power of Not Following the “Right” Path — My Case

    The Power of Not Following the “Right” Path — My Case

    I could have used ready illustrations for my videos. Instead, I dived into creating graphics. It took my time but allowed me to let go of self-constraints.

  • I got it wrong when (if?) people judged me

    I got it wrong when (if?) people judged me

    Two recent events helped me to see criticism from a new perspective. It started with hair but spans across other things.

  • Importance of Having Rest

    Importance of Having Rest

    I wasn’t able to express almost any idea in words later last week. I was grasping for words but they just weren’t anywhere in my head. And the very ideas looked pale and dumb. Days turned into minutes. “What’s going on?” I thought. “Is it constant interruptions throughout the day influence me this way?” Today…

  • Interruptions: A Productivity Killer 🚫💼

    Interruptions: A Productivity Killer 🚫💼

    Ever notice how even a small interruption can throw off your entire workflow? 🤔 Whether it’s a quick meeting or a seemingly harmless chat ping, these disruptions can derail your focus and productivity. Think of deep work like deep sleep. 💤 Imagine getting woken up every 15-40 minutes just to sip water. Important, sure, but…

  • Developing a GitHub macOS App with ChatGPT Assistance

    Developing a GitHub macOS App with ChatGPT Assistance

    I recently embarked on a four-hour coding journey to create a macOS app that functions both as a standalone application and a menu bar extension. I tried to delegate as much coding as possible to ChatGPT. The app’s primary function is to parse GitHub merge request URLs, extracting key information such as the group name,…

  • Struggling with Procrastination, Surprisingly Effective Energy Boost

    Struggling with Procrastination, Surprisingly Effective Energy Boost

    My improvised vacation has come to an end, and I find myself reflecting on an unexpected turn of events. Despite having grand plans to make significant progress on my project during this time, I initially found myself accomplishing very little. I did manage to work on the payment and login options for our chatbot subscription…

  • Process Diagrams: Turning Procrastination into Productivity

    Process Diagrams: Turning Procrastination into Productivity

    I have always loved mapping out every process that seemed new or complicated to me. However, I’ve often struggled with the feeling that this activity is low-yielding and akin to procrastination. Despite this, these diagrams allow me to unload my mind onto paper, making the whole process clearer. They usually highlight the weak areas of…

  • Mapping Out Project Areas

    Mapping Out Project Areas

    I recently took some time to map out the main areas of our project based on the guidance I got from a course I’m currently taking. Looking at the whole picture, it definitely seems like there’s a lot of work ahead. But there’s a silver lining—it actually makes sense now why everything has felt so…

  • Working on Sleep, Coffee, and Water Habits: My Progress

    Working on Sleep, Coffee, and Water Habits: My Progress

    So, just a quick update on my journey of experimenting with my schedule, sleeping patterns, coffee, and water consumption. I’m in the second stage now. The first stage had a strict routine where I’d go to bed at 10 PM and wake up at 6 AM. I completely cut out coffee and drank 2.7 liters…