Tag: productivity
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The Roller Coaster of Grinding vs. Consuming
I was talking to my wife recently, telling her how life sometimes feels like a goddamn roller coaster. And honestly? I’ve caught myself having this same thought over and over again throughout the years. One moment, you’re grinding—learning a new programming language, diving into Kubernetes, smashing Machine Learning courses, picking up Spanish, hitting the gym,…
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📵 Kill the Noise: Take Back Your Attention!
Let’s face it—our phones are noisy little assholes. 📱 Between iPhones, Apple Watches, and every app fighting for your attention (hey Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, I’m looking at you), it’s a damn circus. And the worst part? We allow this bullshit by default. Here’s the truth: notifications are ruining your focus. They hijack your brain, whether…
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🎮 Breaking Free from Gaming Addiction: My Personal Story 🚫
Growing up, video games were a huge part of my life. From Dandy, Sega, Sony PlayStation, to PC, I spent endless hours gaming—especially during summer breaks as a kid. I even remember pulling all-nighters at computer clubs with friends, playing until the sunrise. But things changed as I grew older. For 5 years, I quit…
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🚀 Staying Focused as a Software Developer & Part-Time YouTuber 🎥💻
As someone juggling software development and creating content for YouTube, I’ve learned the power of deep work. To stay productive, I: ✅ Avoid touching my phone during work hours.✅ Turn off Slack notifications on my work laptop.✅ Minimize all non-essential notifications on my personal Windows PC. I stick to focused sessions—at least 1 hour at…