diff --git a/index.html b/index.html index d388bdc..162c2f6 100644 --- a/index.html +++ b/index.html @@ -33,6 +33,15 @@ .flex-container { display: flex; } + .flex-wrap { + flex-wrap: wrap; + } + .flex-table > * { + border: 0.05em solid rgba(245, 245, 245, 0.479); + } + .flex-table-2 > div { + width: 49%; + } .reveal h2.text-over-image, .reveal h3.text-over-image, .reveal h4.text-over-image { diff --git a/slides/disabled.md b/slides/disabled.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..fba77e4 --- /dev/null +++ b/slides/disabled.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +## Left out for brevity + +-V- + +#### Arousal addiction + +(not about sexual arousal) + +Addiction to new, stronger stimuli. + +e.g. by setting bigger and bigger goals. diff --git a/slides/intro.md b/slides/intro.md index afba05f..50c13f6 100644 --- a/slides/intro.md +++ b/slides/intro.md @@ -225,9 +225,10 @@ Master's degree in Informatics,
Parallel and Distributed Systems -V- ### Last year I realized -- I'm unhappy -- I procrastinate +- I'm very often unhappy, apathetic +- I procrastinate heavily - I can't keep up at work +- I feel frustrated and helpless - I'm scared of the next workday What's wrong? diff --git a/slides/motivation.md b/slides/motivation.md index 55fae23..a3d69dd 100644 --- a/slides/motivation.md +++ b/slides/motivation.md @@ -14,9 +14,9 @@ Why do we do the things we do? Carrot and stick; someone else sets our path. -- numbs our self-motivation - activity feels meaningless - makes it easier to procrastinate +- long-term: numbs our self-motivation --- @@ -32,18 +32,20 @@ We have our own target and we follow it. --- ### Goal-based motivation - + We want to achieve something in the future. +Two phases: 1. long displeasure from not reaching the goal -2. short rush of joy that quickly evaporates +2. short rush of joy from reaching the goal + - that quickly evaporates -V- **Pros:** it works! -**Cons:** it causes us damage
it is not sustainable +**Cons:** it causes us damage,
it is not sustainable Joy fades, requiring more demanding goals. @@ -56,29 +58,16 @@ Joy fades, requiring more demanding goals. The reward for finishing a major goal
is not worth a long struggle to get there. --V- - -#### Arousal addiction - -(not about sexual arousal) - -Addiction to new, stronger stimuli - -created by setting bigger and bigger goals. - --- ### Journey-based motivation Joy is found in doing an activity, not finishing it. -"Happiness now", not just at the end. - -Unlocks flow, - -flow brings contentment and mastery, - -that in turn brings results. +* "Happiness now", not just at the end. +* Unlocks flow, + * flow brings contentment and mastery, + * that in turn brings results. --- @@ -97,9 +86,12 @@ We tend to lose our sense of time. ### Meaning -Your actions may have positive impact on others, +When your actions have positive impact on others,
+there is deeper meaning in your work. + +Supporting the greater good feels rewarding. -adding strong foundations for a lasting motivation. +Meaning creates strong foundations for a lasting motivation. -V- @@ -136,10 +128,10 @@ What gets out of bed in the morning? -V- #### How to build a Personal Vision? -1. SWOT analysis -2. Achievements -3. Analyzing motivating activities -4. Beta-Vision +1. Personal SWOT analysis +2. List your Achievements +3. Analyze motivating activities +4. Define a Beta-Vision 5. Final Personal Vision --- @@ -147,10 +139,12 @@ What gets out of bed in the morning? #### Step 1: ### Personal SWOT -- S - Strengths -- W - Weaknesses -- O - Opportunities -- T - Threats +
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-V- @@ -175,7 +169,7 @@ These can be improved, but don't devote too much time to it. #### Opportunities - - possibilities today's world offers to us + - possibilities today's world offers to you - using them supports flow - personal vision builds on them @@ -215,15 +209,15 @@ These can be improved, but don't devote too much time to it. #### Opportunities -- contribute to open source development -- use college degree on distributed systems -- change jobs for - - different role - - better pay - - more aligned tech stack -- get exposure as an expert -- contribute to the state-of-the-art +- switch jobs for + - better fitting role - SW developer? + - higher pay + - different tech stack +- contribute to an open source project +- use college degree (distributed systems) +- build specific expertise, get exposure - share knowledge through talks and blog +- contribute to the state-of-the-art -V- @@ -232,12 +226,13 @@ These can be improved, but don't devote too much time to it. #### My Observations -- my SWOT felt misaligned with the career of people management -- Threats applied to the current situation as well +- my SWOT felt misaligned with the current career (people management) +- Threats already applied to the current situation Change was desirable and not even that risky. @@ -319,9 +314,8 @@ Goal: find groups of activities that support each other.
-Finding a beta version is easier -and you won't procrastinate to start! +Finding a beta version is easier
so you won't procrastinate to start! -V-