The Irregular Journal of a Pseudo-Random Software Engineer
Today I Learned (TIL) is a weekly newsletter where I share interesting insights I learned last week from podcasts, books, and self-realization. I aim to share 7 insights, one from each day of the week, but that’s not always the case especially when I am traveling. The fourth edition went out yesterday where I talked […]
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Humans crave short-term rewards due to survival instincts. To boost motivation for long-term goals, visualize future success using your rich cognitive map built from practice.
When someone on the team is frequently asked to review PRs owing to their expertise or reviewing powers, they may experience pressure to be the gatekeepers. The pressure to know all the answers.
Stress helps you grow, but too much without rest leads to burnout. Breaks are essential yet tough to take in our busy lives. Mindfulness and organization aid in effective rest.
You do not get a great body without gradually increasing your workout intensity so it feels slightly uncomfortable at each gear shift.
Curiosity cannot be taught. But it also isn’t something one must be born with to have it. One can learn to be curious by making slight shifts in their habits and mindset.
I turned 37 years old today. Emphasis on the word ‘old.’ Despite being physically fit, I sometimes feel limited by what I can and cannot do. Too much walking – my legs start hurting. Too much tennis – I drop dead on arriving home. Nevertheless, it’s how we age. I am fortunate to find myself […]
The meaning of words isn’t fixed. It evolves. The faster we adapt, the more degrees of freedom we gain to express ourselves more clearly.
Like junk food, ultra-processed junk content is highly addictive, adds zero value, and makes us mentally sick. It robs us of our true potential by luring us into giving away our most valuable asset – time.