Next trimming iteration: intro, motivation, discipline.

slides/discipline.md

@@ -11,12 +11,9 @@ When your rationality wants one thing
 but your emotions do something else.
 
 ---
-<!-- .slide: data-background="slides/elephant_rider.jpg" data-background-size="contain" data-background-opacity="0.8" -->
+<!-- .slide: data-background="slides/elephant_rider.jpg" data-background-size="contain" data-background-opacity="0.4" -->
 ### Elephant Rider
 
--V-
-<!-- .slide: data-background="slides/elephant_rider.jpg" data-background-size="contain" data-background-opacity="0.3" -->
-
 <div>
 
 - metaphor describing our internal interactions
@@ -41,47 +38,38 @@ But at 6 tons it won't be bossed around! <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 <!-- .slide: data-background="slides/elephant_rider.jpg" data-background-size="contain" data-background-opacity="0.1" -->
 If the rider is indecisive or tired,<br />the elephant will do as it likes.
 
--V-
-
-### Ego depletion
-
-- making decisions (big or small) is tiring<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-- everyone has some operational capacity <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-- when the capacity is depleted, we let the emotional side take over <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+If the elephant gets scared,<br />it will not obey the rider.
 
 -V-
 
-#### Replenishing the capacity
-
-- allows us to avoid the depletion
-- needs to be done in advance
-    - take breaks<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-    - do simple manual activities<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-    - improve your mood<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+### Ego depletion
 
--V-
-<!-- .slide: data-background="slides/elephant_rider.jpg" data-background-size="contain" data-background-opacity="0.1" -->
-
-If the elephant gets scared,<br />it will not obey the rider.
+- making decisions (big or small) is tiring
+- we have limited operational capacity
+- once depleted, the emotional side takes over
+- can be replenished when done in advance:
+    - take breaks,
+    - do simple manual activities,
+    - improve your mood
 
 -V-
 
-#### Emotional aversion
+### Emotional aversion
 
-- some activities appear daunting right away:<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-    - demanding lots of effort<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-    - ambiguous; many unknowns<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-    - uncomfortable or even painful<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-- this creates an emotional barrier,<br/>which causes an emotional aversion<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-- lowering the barrier makes an activity approachable<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+- some activities appear daunting right away:
+    - demanding lots of effort
+    - ambiguous; many unknowns
+    - uncomfortable
+- builds an emotional barrier,<br/>causing an emotional aversion
+- lowering the barrier makes an activity approachable
 
 -V-
 
 #### Growing the capacity
 
 It is possible to increase our operational capacity
-- by building positive habits<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-- by lowering the emotional aversion<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+- by building positive habits
+- by lowering the emotional aversion
 
 -V-
 <!-- .slide: data-background="slides/elephant_rider.jpg" data-background-size="contain" data-background-opacity="0.1" -->
@@ -91,6 +79,14 @@ to make good progress on their journey
 
 without the rider being thrown off into a ditch.
 
+-V-
+<!-- .slide: data-background-color="#030" -->
+### My thoughts
+
+- useful mental model
+- explains why my rationality doesn't always win<br>
+- enables to account for it and work with it
+
 ---
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#542" data-background="slides/habit_tracker.jpg" data-background-size="contain" data-background-opacity="0.5" -->
 ### TOOL: Habit tracker <!-- .element: class="text-over-image" -->
@@ -105,12 +101,11 @@ and track them daily.
 
 #### Why?
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#542" -->
-- habits help keeping our elephant in line:<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-    - easier on our capacity: less need for making decisions; it is already decided
+- helps keeping our elephant in line:<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+    - easier on our operational capacity: less need for making decisions; it is already decided
     - less forgetting or avoiding the activity
-- practice makes perfect: more efficient use of time means more time for doing<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+- practice makes perfect, repetition brings efficiency<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 - incremental changes take time, habits help us make the time<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-- tracking habits increases the retention of habits<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
 -V-
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#542" -->
@@ -140,9 +135,8 @@ and track them daily.
 
 -V-
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#030" -->
-### My Tracking Example
-
-#### Gym sessions<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+### My Tracking:
+### Gym sessions
 - A4 sheet per week, daily tracking<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 - table of exercises + time and effort<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
@@ -181,6 +175,9 @@ and track them daily.
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#542" data-background="slides/todo_today.jpg" data-background-size="contain" data-background-opacity="0.1" -->
 - list of prioritized, time-boxed tasks
 - prepared the previous day
+- important task first
+    - something you *want* or *need* to complete
+    - provides consistent daily progress
 
 -V-
 
@@ -191,13 +188,6 @@ and track them daily.
 - big tasks split into small ones
 - the elephant doesn't get scared
 
--V-
-
-##### Important task first
-<!-- .slide: data-background-color="#542" data-background="slides/todo_today.jpg" data-background-size="contain" data-background-opacity="0.1" -->
-<!-- .slide: data-background-color="#542" -->
-- something you *want* or *need* to complete
-- provides consistent daily progress
 
 -V-
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#030" -->
@@ -261,8 +251,8 @@ Collection of markdown text files<br/>that are easy to edit (Joplin).
 ```markdown
 # 2025-04-16
 - done task A
-- done task B
 - 🚧 🚧 WIP 🚧 🚧
+- pending task B
 
 # TOMORROW
 - some task C
@@ -289,11 +279,22 @@ During the day:
 
 # TOMORROW
 
+
 # LATER
 - yet another task E
 ```
 
 At the end of the day:
 1. TODAY entries move to an archive
-2. TOMORROW is formed, becomes TODAY
+2. TOMORROW transforms into TODAY
 3. Job well done!
+
+-V-
+<!-- .slide: data-background-color="#030" data-transition="slide-out fade-in" -->
+#### My ToDo tracker feedback
+
+- helps to focus, less jumping around
+    - "you are working on THIS" reminder
+- proper prioritization in a wider context
+    - new tasks don't cut in line
+- helps with making & tracking progress

slides/intro.md

@@ -34,11 +34,13 @@
 
 -V-
 
-Modern world brought to us:
+In our modern world, we have...
 
-- safety, stability, long life
-- freedom, opportunities
-- accessible information, knowledge
+safety, stability, longer life,<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+
+freedom, opportunities,<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+
+accessible information, knowledge<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
 ...and **so many options** to choose from!
 <!-- .element: class="fragment r-fit-text" -->
@@ -51,9 +53,9 @@ We can easily become overwhelmed by options.
 <!-- .element class="r-fit-text" -->
 
 - what to choose? <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-- go back, try something else? <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+- go back and try something else? <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 - best use of resources? <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-- more research needed? <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+- need to do more research? <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
 -V-
 
@@ -80,7 +82,7 @@ We can easily become overwhelmed by options.
 
 ---
 
-### How to make good decisions?
+### How to make _good_ decisions?
 
 -V-
 <!-- .slide: class="pathfinder-page" -->
@@ -186,10 +188,10 @@ Master's degree in Informatics,<br/>Parallel and Distributed Systems
 
 | Role                       | duration    |
 | -------------------------- | ----------- |
-| SW **Developer**     | 4 years |
-| Sr. SW **Developer** | 4 years |
-| Dev **Manager**            | 5 years |
-| Sr. Dev **Manager**        | 1+ year |
+| SW **Developer**           | 4 years     |
+| Sr. SW **Developer**       | 4 years     |
+| Dev **Manager**            | 5 years     |
+| Sr. Dev **Manager**        | 1+ year     |
 <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
 -V-

slides/motivation.md

@@ -47,11 +47,13 @@ Two phases:<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 It works!
 <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
+<br>
+
 #### Cons:
-It causes us damage,<br />it is not sustainable
+It is harmful and not sustainable
 <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
-Joy fades, requiring more demanding goals. <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+Joy fades over time, requiring more demanding goals. <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
 -V-
 <!-- .slide: data-background-image="slides/hedonic_treadmill.jpg" data-background-size="contain" data-background-opacity="0.1" -->
@@ -63,14 +65,16 @@ The reward for finishing a major goal<br />is not worth a long struggle to get t
 
 -V-
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#030" -->
-### My past goals
+### My past goal
 
 > I'll build a cool website for generating artwork and sell the art and the code!
 
-- I built the website! <!-- .element: class="fragment"  data-fragment-index="1" -->
+1. *Build it*
+    - I built the website! <!-- .element: class="fragment"  data-fragment-index="1" -->
     - I enjoyed this part. <!-- .element: class="fragment" data-fragment-index="3" -->
-- I never went through with any selling. <!-- .element: class="fragment"  data-fragment-index="2" -->
-    - I didn't like this part.  <!-- .element: class="fragment" data-fragment-index="4" -->
+2. *Sell it*
+    - I never managed to do any selling. <!-- .element: class="fragment"  data-fragment-index="2" -->
+    - I hated this part.  <!-- .element: class="fragment" data-fragment-index="4" -->
 ---
 
 ### Journey-based motivation
@@ -78,10 +82,7 @@ The reward for finishing a major goal<br />is not worth a long struggle to get t
 Joy is found in doing an activity, not finishing it.
 
 * We enjoy the activity itself. <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-* "Happiness now", not just at the end. <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-* Unlocks a state of deep concentration known as flow. <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-    * Practicing flow brings contentment and mastery, <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-    * that in turn brings results. <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+* Unlocks the state of flow
 
 ---
 
@@ -104,11 +105,11 @@ and it feels good.<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
 of staying up late
 
-trying to recompile the code just one last time<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+running compile just one last time<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
-with the help of this random person's forum post<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+with the help of a random forum post<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
-hoping the app will finally start working.<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+hoping it finally starts working.<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
 **Right?**<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
@@ -119,19 +120,21 @@ hoping the app will finally start working.<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
 How we'd like to spend our limited time.
 
+Journey-based, internal motivation<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+
 - activities we'd like to be doing<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 - milestones we'd like to pass<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-- journey-based internal motivation<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+- supporting something meaningful<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
 ---
 
 ### Meaning
 <!-- .slide: data-background-image="slides/group_vision.jpg" data-background-size="contain" data-background-opacity="0.1" -->
 
-We like working on **meaningful** things:
-- supporting the greater good,<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-- helping others,<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-- being part of something bigger,<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+is a subjective motivation.
+
+It goes beyond ourselves:<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+- helping others / greater good,<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 - creating a lasting legacy.<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
 -V-
@@ -140,22 +143,21 @@ We like working on **meaningful** things:
 <!-- .slide: data-background-image="slides/group_vision.jpg" data-background-size="contain" data-background-opacity="0.2" -->
 Cooperation of individual visions.
 
-- working together helps the group <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-- it also boosts one's own potential <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-
 > The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
 <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
+Both the group and its members achieve more<br>than lonely individuals. <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+
 -V-
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#030" -->
 ### Meaning for me
 
 I'm a fan of free and open source software:
-- I use it daily:<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+- Daily user:<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
     - OS & apps
     - fixes & features
     - documentation, tips, help  
-- I contribute back:<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+- Contributor:<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
     - releasing code, fixes
     - sponsoring useful projects and individuals
 
@@ -168,18 +170,17 @@ I'm a fan of free and open source software:
 
 -V-
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#542" data-background-image="slides/personal_vision.jpg" data-background-size="contain" data-background-opacity="0.3" -->
-What is the direction of your journey?
-
-What gets out of bed in the morning?<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+What gets out of bed in the morning?
 
 -V-
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#542" data-background-image="slides/personal_vision.jpg" data-background-size="contain" data-background-opacity="0.1" -->
 #### How to build a Personal Vision?
-1. Personal SWOT analysis<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-2. List your Achievements<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-3. Analyze motivating activities<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-4. Define a Beta-Vision<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-5. Final Personal Vision<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+1. Personal SWOT analysis
+2. List your Achievements
+3. Analyze motivating activities
+4. Define a Beta-Vision
+5. Final Personal Vision
+
 
 ---
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#542" -->
@@ -200,6 +201,15 @@ What gets out of bed in the morning?<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 - using them supports flow
 - personal vision makes use of these as much as possible
 
+-V-
+<!-- .slide: data-background-color="#030" -->
+#### My Strengths
+- life-long programming experience
+- perfectionist, love creating clean software
+- persevering problem solver (especially for mysteries in tech)
+- open-minded and attentive listener
+- ...
+
 -V-
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#542" -->
 #### Weaknesses
@@ -207,7 +217,17 @@ What gets out of bed in the morning?<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 - using them retards flow
 - personal vision avoids them if possible
 
-These can be improved, but don't devote too much time to it. <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+These can be improved <br>
+but don't devote too much time to it. <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+
+-V-
+<!-- .slide: data-background-color="#030" -->
+#### My Weaknesses
+- introverted, social interactions are taxing
+- weak in group dynamics, not a "people person"
+- cautious in opinions, not an "influencer"
+
+I spent way too much time fighting my social skills.<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
 -V-
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#542" -->
@@ -222,53 +242,28 @@ These can be improved, but don't devote too much time to it. <!-- .element: clas
  - to gain focus, clarity and mastery, <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
  - to avoid decision paralysis or regrets. <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
--V-
-<!-- .slide: data-background-color="#542" -->
-#### Threats
-- risks, possible negative impacts or scenarios
-- take them into account
-- recognize them and be prepared
-- awareness helps with facing a potential fear
-
--V-
-<!-- .slide: data-background-color="#030" -->
-### My SWOT
-
 -V-
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#030" -->
-#### Strengths
-- life-long programming experience
-- perfectionist who loves creating nice and clean software
-- persevering problem solver, especially with mysteries in tech
-- open-minded and attentive listener
-
--V-
-<!-- .slide: data-background-color="#030" -->
-#### Weaknesses
-- introverted, social interactions are taxing
-- cautious in opinions
-
-I spent way too much time fighting my social skills.<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+#### My Opportunities
+- switch jobs for better role / pay / tech stack
+- get back to distributed systems
+- build expertise on one specific topic
+- get exposure through knowledge sharing (talks)
+- ...
 
 -V-
-<!-- .slide: data-background-color="#030" -->
-#### Opportunities
-- switch jobs for...
-    - better fitting role (SW developer)
-    - higher pay
-    - different tech stack
-    - getting back to distributed systems
-- contribute to an open source project
-- build specific expertise on one topic
-- get more exposure, share knowledge through talks and blog
-- ...
+<!-- .slide: data-background-color="#542" -->
+#### Threats
+- risks, possible negative impacts or scenarios
+- take them into account, be prepared
+- awareness helps with facing fears
 
 -V-
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#030" -->
-#### Threats
-- changed role or job
-    - boring / stressful / annoying
-    - annoying co-workers / toxic&nbsp;workplace
+#### My Threats
+- changed role or job:
+    - boring / stressful / annoying tasks
+    - toxic&nbsp;workplace
     - lower pay / long commute
     - having to use Windows
 - more exposure leading to personal attacks
@@ -276,10 +271,10 @@ I spent way too much time fighting my social skills.<!-- .element: class="fragme
 -V-
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#030" -->
 #### My Observations
-- my SWOT felt misaligned with the current career (coding vs. people management)<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+- it felt misaligned with the current career<br>(coding vs. people management)<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 - Threats already applied to the current situation<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
-Change was apparently needed + low risk.<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
+Change was apparently needed & low risk.<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 
 ---
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#542" -->
@@ -315,11 +310,11 @@ Find what drives you to strengthen your vision.<!-- .element: class="fragment" -
 
 <div class="fragment">
 
-Categories of activities:
+Categories:
 - bringing personal growth
 - creating legacy
 - building relationships
-- with deeper meaning
+- has deeper meaning
 
 </div>
 
@@ -365,9 +360,7 @@ Finding a beta version is easier<br />therefore you won't procrastinate to start
 - learning from others and sharing my knowledge
     - collaboration, discussions
     - blogging, talks, mentoring
-- research and innovation
-    - specialize in one area
-    - experiments
+- specialize in one area
 
 ---
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#542" -->
@@ -377,7 +370,6 @@ Finding a beta version is easier<br />therefore you won't procrastinate to start
 <p>
 A few paragraphs of what you want to be doing.
 </p>
-<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 ---
 
 <!-- .slide: data-background-color="#542" -->
@@ -407,6 +399,5 @@ Starting small is fine, as long as you start!<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
         - (e.g.: Go is not so great)
     - to experiment stress-free<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
     - to avoid overthinking it<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
-    - to figure out if I need to scale it out<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 - I regularly experienced flow, improved my mood, raised my skills and really enjoyed doing it.<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
 - having a vision for your life is useless without taking action<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->