Spirit of an Entrepreneur
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Going Analog Helps with Focus
Using analog watches and paper notebooks throughout the day keeps me from distractions this week. And based on my observations, I have at least three times every 15 minutes if I leave my digital stuff behind.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…