I am developer/code-reviewer/debugger/bug-fixer/architect/teacher/builder from dubai, uae
A good watch of David Epstein's 40 Harsh Truths I Wish I Knew in My 20s. Here are some that resonated with me.
1. Multitasking is impossible.
2. Never start your day with email.
3. Keep a notepad (for cognitive offloading).
4. Your resume should be a story.
5. Give yourself advice like you'd give to a friend. Solomon's Paradox.
6. Overlap and stack average skills where you don't have to be the best at a skill.
7. Your decks will never be clear — start in the mess.
8. Don't borrow trouble. Stop ruminating about futures that may never arrive.
9. Unfinished tasks will haunt you. Zeigarnik Effect.
16. No one is paying as much attention to you as you think. The Spotlight Effect.
19. Keep an eye out for new opportunities which aren't in your job description.
20. Comparison is the thief of joy, which social media amplifies.
21. Be a scientist of yourself. Track what gave/depleted your energy and do more of the former.
25. Be a giver but have boundaries.
26. Get the one most important thing done first.
28. Grit comes easier if there is a better fit with your skills, interests, and environment.
30. Learn from your critics.
31. The last type of regret (self-pity; ignore; learn) is useful.
34. Frugality is freedom.
35. Track small wins. The Progress Principle.
37. Be polite and on time.
39. Decide on commitment.
40. Cultivate fewer and deeper relationships.
Happy Hackin'!
