Dang, I really empathize with this. I’m sure you’ve exhausted through a bunch of journals, but one journal I’d check out to see if it works for you if you haven’t already is “BestSelf.” It helps outline your goals and break them down into smaller achievable chunks. I apologize in advance if this doesn’t help because I recognize you don’t seem to have much luck with journals, but if you haven’t heard of that one, I’d check it out. When it comes to coming up with goals, I found that difficult too. Even this journal challenges me at that, but it helped me brain storm. I think trying to start generic and vague, then dive deeper into my goals seems to help me. I also think the key to accomplishing our goals is small wins consistently every day. Also, something new I’ve been trying is to try and find activities that can double dip progress towards my goals. Two smaller goals I’ve had is to stay positive and improve my penmanship. I’ve decided to write one positive affirmation 15-25 times over and over again. For example, a sentence I might write is “I will get a job and become successful.” [kinda corny ~ I know] I’d write that sentence at least 15 times in my smaller hand journal. This helps me stay positive when I’m down, and hopefully improves my penmanship ever so slightly. If I wanted to improve my penmanship fast or positive mindset there are probably better ways to do that; however, I find that I end up falling off from the bigger activities that might be more effective. To be honest, I’m still trying to find what strategies work for me. I think we all kind of need to just experiment and find what works best for us. No clue if this is of any help to you, but I hope there’s something of use. Good luck. You got this and all your goals will be achieved and realized.
I'm a new graduate looking for a job. While I've been searching, I've been spending a lot of my time trying to build skills. Moreover, I've been grinding Leetcode for the OAs. I've come across Educative.io from the 14 Patterns article on hackernoon a little while back. After revisiting the site and signing up (without a subscription) there seems to be a lot of resources on there. I like that the courses seem to be very organized and developed meticulously. I find that youtube tutorials can be helpful, but sometimes are not as structured. I've enjoyed using Udemy in the past; however, it really just helps me get my feet wet. I'm aiming to learn new skills at an intermediate level. I find that Udemy helps me get a basic understanding, but not very deep. I also recognize that it's best to build projects and invest time in learning new technologies, but I'm trying to optimize my time investment to get the "best bang for my time buck."
In other words, on a scale of 1-10, I'm aiming to learn a new technology at a level 4-5 in an optimal amount of time.
Moreover, I'm also investing time in my Leetcode questions for interviewing and I want to understand the patterns better. I want to be able to solve problems without needing a tutorial, so I believe that by learning the underlying patterns -- hence the 14 patterns -- I'll find my success.
Educative.io seems to have resources for both my goals, however, is it worth it? It's about 180 for a year membership which is a bit steep. What do you guys think?
Only one way to find out if it works for you. Happy to gift a year’s subscription, no strings attached. If interested, send me your email to my username here at gmail
I send an email to your username @gmail.com. I'm so grateful for your kindness. I promise that I will make good use of this subscription. I can't thank you enough.
I'm excited to introduce BootMe, a command-line workflow manager designed to automate repetitive tasks through configurable buttons tailored for specific work sessions. Dive into the README for a comprehensive overview.
Why I'm Here:
BootMe has reached its MVP stage, and I'm gearing up for a 1.0.0 release. However, I need your expertise:
1. Testing on Apple Silicon: Developed on an M1 MacBook, I'm keen to ensure compatibility with other Apple Silicon chips, especially M1 and M2.
2. Intel MacBooks & Windows Machines: While the primary focus is on Apple Silicon, I'd appreciate insights into potential issues on Intel MacBooks and Windows systems. Immediate fixes might be deferred, but identifying them is crucial.
3. Feedback & Future Iterations: Suggestions on UI enhancements, additional features, and general feedback are welcome. While the current vision is a CLI tool, I envision a more user-friendly version in the future.
A Note on Scope:
BootMe began as a personal project tailored to my needs. However, if there's a broader interest, I'm committed to refining and expanding its capabilities.
Get Involved:
Help me make BootMe 1.0.0 robust and versatile. For queries, suggestions, or feedback:
- GitHub: Feel free to open an issue or engage in discussions on the repository. I'm actively monitoring and would love to hear your thoughts.
A Note of Gratitude:
Thank you for your time, engagement, and collaborative efforts. Your insights and contributions are invaluable to the growth and success of BootMe.
Super cool project! I love billiards! Is there a way to implement adjusting your angle while in the "aiming" state? I noticed that the only way to adjust your aim was to stand and move the angle then you could try aiming again. Or is this the intention for visualization?
It's very much intentional. Beginners often try to adjust their aim while down, usually with poor results. Instructors will universally teach you to aim while standing, and get up and reset if things don't feel right when you get down.
I've taken lessons with several instructors including a former world #1 player (
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mika_Immonen). He would make me get up and try again if I made the tiniest aim adjustment when down.
The "aiming" state is in fact when you're standing.
This is a thread I've been desperately needing. I've been working on a command line tool project for MacOS that I've been hesitant to post. I've been waiting until the project is 1.0 before posting on HN. Here it is currently!
BootMe is a workflow manager app. There are 6 buttons that can be configured. 4 of the 6 buttons can be configured to open tabs and links, launch apps, and start a spotify playlist. This app is almost ready, but I'm looking for feedback. Specifically, bugs and potential enhancements.
Please do not roast my UI, I'm sure there are improvements that can be made. Offer suggestions and constructive criticism. For the record, I'm a new grad -- go easy.
Interesting concept! I have pondered doing something myself, but also I think for me personally that the ritual of setting up the workspace is useful for getting myself settled and ready to work.
Suggest you highlight clearly at the top that this is a command line tool for MacOS.
Hello hackers and hiring managers! My name is David, a new graduate from UC San Diego. As a new graduate, I'm hungry to learn and build my skillset. While I've been out of school, I have been tirelessly working on projects such as BootMe -- an open-source workflow manager app. I am currently a robotics coach and a coding instructor at two different academies. I have professional software engineering experience at Roku and incorporate all that I've learned into my every day hacking.
